State Minister Ogushi Holds Meeting with H.E. Mr. Romeu Zema Neto, Governor of the State of Minas Gerais, Republic of Brazil

State Minister Ogushi expressed that Brazil, which holds one of the world’s largest Japanese communities, is an important partner that shares fundamental values with Japan. Mr. Ogushi also expressed his pleasure at growing momentum for strengthening economic relations between Japan and Minas Gerais, highlighting cooperative projects and the presence of Japanese companies.

Governor of the State of Minas Gerais Zema expressed his interest in strengthening collaboration between Minas Gerais and Japan particularly in the fields of energy transition, mineral resource development, and decarbonization. He also expressed his expectations for the success of the project involving electric buses equipped with next-generation lithium-ion batteries, which is currently implementing demonstration trials by Japanese companies in the state.

Division in Charge

Latin America and Caribbean Office, Trade Policy Bureau