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Minister Muto Holds Meeting with Mr. Viktors Valainis, Minister of Economics, Republic of Latvia
May 19, 2025
On Monday, May 19, Mr. Muto Yoji, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, held a meeting with Mr. Viktors Valainis, Minister of Economics, Republic of Latvia, to affirm continued collaboration towards deepening bilateral economic relations.
Mr. Muto Yoji, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, welcomed the participation of H.E. Mr. Edgars Rinkēvičs, President of Republic of Latvia, and Mr. Viktors Valainis, Minister of Economics, in an event to mark Latvia’s National Day to be held on Tuesday, May 20, at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai. During the meeting, both ministers welcomed the steady development of bilateral economic relations, including increased mutual market involvement by companies from both countries, and exchanged views towards further development of economic ties between Japan and Latvia and cooperation in the field of startups and other areas.
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Europe Division, Trade Policy Bureau