Minister Nishimura Holds Meeting with H.E. Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, Minister attached to the Prime Minister, Kingdom of Cambodia

On December 6, 2022, Minister Nishimura held a meeting with Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, Minister attached to the Prime Minister, Kingdom of Cambodia (to be appointed as the Secretary-General of ASEAN from 2023).
During the meeting, Minister Nishimura congratulated Dr. Kao on his appointment as the next Secretary-General of ASEAN, introduced Japan's efforts to commemorate the 50th Year of ASEAN-Japan Friendship and Cooperation next year, and discussed the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Agreement, energy cooperation, and other issues to further strengthen the economic relations between Japan and ASEAN Member States.

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Division in Charge

Asia and Pacific Division, Trade Policy Bureau