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Minister Nishimura Holds Meeting with Mr. Jan Christian Vestre, Minister of Trade and Industry of the Kingdom of Norway

December 8, 2023

On Friday, December 8, Mr. Nishimura Yasutoshi, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, held a meeting with Mr. Jan Christian Vestre, Minister of Trade and Industry of the Kingdom of Norway. They exchanged views on the development of economic relations between Japan and Norway and signed the Japan-Norway Green Strategic Partnership Joint Communique.

During the meeting, the two Ministers welcomed the elevation of Japan-Norway relations to a strategic partnership, as announced at the summit meeting the day before. They exchanged views on the current international situation and discussed strengthening cooperation between the two countries towards realizing a green transition.

Following the meeting, the two Ministers signed the Japan-Norway Green Strategic Partnership Joint Communique at the Japan-Norway Green Partnership Seminar. Based on this communique, they agreed to promote collaboration between companies in both countries in key areas such as clean energy, green transportation, raw and processed materials, and manufacturing.

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