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Parliamentary Vice-Minister Kato Receives Courtesy Call from Ms. Ahunna Eziakonwa, Assistant Administrator and Regional Director for Africa of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
March 4, 2025
On Monday, March 3, Mr. Kato Akiyoshi, Parliamentary Vice-Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, received a courtesy call from Ms. Ahunna Eziakonwa, Assistant Administrator and Regional Director for Africa of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and exchanged opinions on collaboration in the field of startups towards promoting Japanese companies’ investment in Africa, as well as cooperation for the EXPO 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan.
During the meeting, the two sides confirmed the continuation of collaboration between Japan and Africa towards building an ecosystem of startups. Both sides also agreed to continuously cooperate for the success of the EXPO 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan.
Division in Charge
Africa Office, Middle East and Africa Division, Trade Policy Bureau