As part of the 2005 Motor Vehicle Technical Regulation and Certification Cooperation Project, consigned by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, the "Advanced Training Course on Motor Vehicle Technical Regulation and Certification" was held from July 19 to July 29. The objective is to promote knowledge and technology necessary for international activities aimed at achieving international harmonization of vehicle safety and environmental standards, and mutual recognition of approvals, in the countries of Asia.
It significantly contributes to facilitate the environmental protection and traffic safety in their country through fostering and encouraging the representatives of the Asian government officials.
The course covered the significance of vehicle regulation harmonization and of mutual recognition of approvals and presented an outline of related international activities to a total of 9 attendants, 2 trainees each from the 2 countries (Indonesia, Philippines), 1 trainee each from China, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam and 1 observer from Saudi Arabia. During the period of about for the two weeks, trainees strenuously attended lectures, presented their country report presentation, practiced conducting automobile type-approval tests and tests for compliance with general safety regulations, all in an effort to gain knowledge toward the establishment of motor vehicle technical regulation and certification systems in their respective countries.
It is highly anticipated that the all trainees shall become a sturdy bridge to connect Japan and Asian countries and for the mutual brilliant prosperity.