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METI Minister Nishimura Holds Meeting with H.E. Mr. Adolfo Urso, Minister of Enterprises and Made in Italy of the Italian Republic

December 12, 2023

On Tuesday, December 12, 2023, Mr. Nishimura Yasutoshi, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, held a meeting with H.E. Mr. Adolfo Urso, Minister of Enterprises and Made in Italy of the Italian Republic. A public-private workshop was also held to discuss Japan-Italy cooperation on semiconductors, and the two ministers delivered remarks at the beginning of the workshop.

At the meeting, in response to the upgrade of Japan-Italy relations to a strategic partnership in January, they signed a joint statement aiming at further development of bilateral economic relations. In addition, they exchanged views on cooperation under international frameworks, including G7, for which Italy will serve as a host country in 2024.

A public-private workshop was also held to discuss cooperation on semiconductors as part of future Japan-Italy cooperation. After the opening remarks by both ministers, introductions of policies from both countries were made, and exchanges of opinions were conducted among companies and research institutions.

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