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Minister Nishimura Visits the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
January 20, 2023
On Tuesday, January 17, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Nishimura visited the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, where he paid a courtesy call on His Majesty King Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussein, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, and also held talks with Japanese companies operating in Jordan.
1. Courtesy Call on His Majesty King Abdullah II
During Minister Nishimura’s visit to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, he paid a courtesy call on His Majesty King Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussein, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.
Minister Nishimura spoke about the possibilities for cooperation through Japan's superior technologies in the ICT and water sectors. Minister Nishimura and His Majesty King Abdullah II confirmed that they will continue to work together to develop economic relations between Japan and Jordan.
- From left to right: Minister Nishimura, His Majesty King Abdullah II, and HRH Crown Prince Al Hussein
2. Exchange of views with Japanese companies operating in Jordan
Minister Nishimura and Ambassador Okuyama met with the heads of local offices of Japanese companies that have established operations in Jordan and have Japanese representatives there to exchange views on the business environment in Jordan and the Middle East.
From left to right: Representatives of Sumitomo Corporation, Mitsubishi Corporation, and Mitsui & Co.,LTD., Minister Nishimura, representatives of Marubeni Corporation and Toyota Tsusho Corporation, Ambassador Okuyama
Division in Charge
Middle East and Africa Division, Trade Policy Bureau