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State Minister Ogushi Holds Meeting with Mr. Stefan Wenzel, Parliamentary State Secretary at the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action of Federal Republic of Germany
February 19, 2025
Mr. Ogushi Masaki, State Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry met with Mr. Stefan Wenzel, Parliamentary State Secretary at the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action of the Federal Republic of Germany and exchanged opinions on Japan-Germany cooperation in the field of energy, among other matters.
During the meeting, both sides exchanged views on the strengthening of the supply chain for clean energy technologies and the introduction of renewable energy initiatives in both countries, and the efforts to clean up the LNG value chain. While welcoming the progress made in cooperation based on the recent Japan-Germany energy partnership, both sides agreed to work towards further strengthening their collaboration.
Additionally, State Minister Ogushi expressed hopes to deepen the relationship between the two countries by leveraging the opportunity presented by Expo 2025, Osaka, Kansai.
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Commissioner's Secretariat, International Affairs Division, Agency for Natural Resources and Energy