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Minister Muto Holds Meeting with H.E. Ms. Gabriela Sommerfeld, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Human Mobility of the Republic of Ecuador
July 23, 2025
On Wednesday, July 23, Mr. Muto Yoji, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, held a meeting with H.E. Ms. Gabriela Sommerfeld, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Human Mobility of the Republic of Ecuador. They exchanged views on promoting trade and investment while further strengthening collaboration in the fields of resources and energy.
Minister Muto expressed his expectation for collaboration between Japan and Ecuador in the fields of resources and energy and emphasized the importance of improving the business environment in order to further strengthen bilateral economic relations.
H.E. Ms. Gabriela Sommerfeld, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Human Mobility of the Republic of Ecuador, explained Ecuador’s efforts to improve internal security and promote investment. She expressed her expectation regarding the promotion of trade and investment with Japan and the strengthening economic relations.


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Latin America and Caribbean Office, Trade Policy Bureau