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Minister Muto Holds Meeting with Mr. Akanat Promphan, Minister of Industry of the Kingdom of Thailand
November 22, 2024
On Friday, November 22, Mr. Muto Yoji, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, held a meeting with Mr. Akanat Promphan, Minister of Industry of the Kingdom of Thailand. They exchanged views on bilateral cooperation in the automotive industry, human resource development and other areas.
Minister Muto emphasized the importance of securing the competitiveness of Thailand's automotive industry and called for an early launch of “Energy and Industry Dialogue”. The two ministers agreed to collaborate on building a next-generation automotive industry in Thailand.
Both sides also exchanged views on specific project support for Japanese companies operating in Thailand using the subsidy for the Global South cooperation in human resource development, and EXPO 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan. They agreed to continue collaborating in various fields in the future.
Division in Charge
Asia and Pacific Division, Trade Policy Bureau