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METI Parliamentary Vice-Minister Satomi Delivers Keynote Speech at the Joint Meeting of the Japan-Midwest U.S. Association
September 11, 2023
On September 11 (Mon.), 2023, the 53rd Annual Joint Meeting of the Japan-Midwest U.S. Association and the Midwest U.S.-Japan Association was held in Tokyo. Parliamentary Vice-Minister Satomi attended the meeting and delivered a keynote speech.
Touching the historical relationship between Japanese companies and the Midwest in his speech, he stated that Japanese companies created many jobs in the Midwest and contributed to the regional economy.
Speaking of the importance of Japan-U.S. cooperation as well as cooperation among like-minded countries with introducing METI's efforts supporting such cooperation, he stated the importance of cooperation at the grassroots level in the Midwest region as well as that of promoting mutual investment.
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