Vice-Minister for International Affairs Matsuo Visits the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire

At the Africa CEO Forum, Mr. Matsuo, METI’s Vice-Minister for International Affairs, announced the commencement of Japan Africa Co-Creation for Industry (JACCI), which was first presented at the 3rd Japan-Africa Public-Private Economic Forum held in December 2024 in the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire, setting forth METI’s intention to collaborate with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in supporting the startup field.

• Vice-Minister for International Affairs Matsuo announces the commencement of JACCI.
• Side event on startup collaboration

• H.E. Alassane Ouattara, President of the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire, makes an opening speech.
• Approximately 2,000 people attend the forum.

During the period of the Africa CEO Forum, Vice-Minister for International Affairs Matsuo held separate meetings with Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and Mr. Zuko Godlimpi, Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition of the Republic of South Africa, and exchanged views on bilateral economic cooperation and the improvement of the business environment in their countries.

• Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment of the Federal Republic of Nigeria

• Mr. Zuko Godlimpi, Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition of the Republic of South Africa

Furthermore, with Mr. N'Guessan Koffi, Minister of Technical Education, Professional Training, and Apprenticeship of the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire, Mr. Matsuo visited a startup incubation facility jointly operated by METI and the UNDP to hear local startups present their businesses.

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Division in Charge

Africa Office, Middle East and Africa Division, Trade Policy Bureau