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Minister Muto Holds Meeting with H.E. Mr. Sibi George, Ambassador of India to Japan

January 21, 2025

On Tuesday, January 21, Mr. Muto Yoji, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, held a meeting with H.E. Mr. Sibi George, Ambassador of India to Japan, and exchanged views on bilateral economic relations and cooperation.

In light of the status of Japan and India as special partners, they exchanged views on various fields including human capital exchange, trade policy and promotion of Japanese businesses and investment to India. During the meeting, both sides confirmed their commitment to collaborating on business expansion from India to other countries including Africa and the Middle East, and to jointly organizing the Japan-India-Africa Business Forum in Tokyo on Wednesday, February 26. They also exchanged views on the safeguard investigation on steel which began last December.

Division in Charge

Southwest Asia Office, Trade Policy Bureau

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