Minister Muto Attends the Special AEM-METI Consultation

The Special ASEAN Economic Ministers-Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (AEM-METI) Consultation was held online on Tuesday, May 20. Participants discussed ways to strengthen Japan-ASEAN economic cooperation amid growing uncertainty in the global economy. Minister Muto stressed the importance of maintaining and strengthening the rules-based trade system and stated Japan’s intention to enhance cooperation for AI and next-generation vehicles in the industrial field as a key to industrial competitiveness for the future.
ASEAN countries reaffirmed their support for the rules-based multilateral trading system, with the WTO at its core. They also expressed their expectations for Japan-ASEAN cooperation for AI and next-generation vehicles in the industrial field. 

Based on the discussion results, a joint media statement was issued after the meeting.

Related Material

• The Special AEM-METI Consultation(PDF:138KB)

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Asia and Pacific Division, Trade Policy Bureau