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Minister Hagiuda Meets with Prof. Doc. Anek, Thailand's Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation
July 15, 2022
On July 15, Mr. Hagiuda Koichi, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, met with Prof. Doc. Anek Laothamatas, Thailand's Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation, and exchanged views with him on a wide range of matters toward deepening relations between their countries, including fleshing out efforts based on the ASIA-Japan Investing for the Future Initiative.
Outline of the meeting
On Friday, July 15, 2022, Minister Hagiuda met with Prof. Doc. Anek Laothamatas, Thailand's Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation.
In the meeting, the two ministers exchanged views on a variety of matters toward deepening economic relations between their two countries. These included the following concrete efforts based on the ASIA-Japan Investing for the Future Initiative announced this January: affirming collaboration toward joint creation of innovation by Japanese and Thai companies; promoting collaboration between Thai technical colleges and Japanese companies; and cooperating in the run up to the 50th anniversary of friendship and cooperation between ASEAN and Japan.
Division in Charge
Asia and Pacific Division, Trade Policy Bureau