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Parliamentary Vice-Minister Kato Meets with H.E. Mr. Eduardo Martinez Diaz, Vice Prime Minister of the Republic of Cuba and Attends Cuba’s National Day at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai
July 25, 2025
On Friday, July 25, Mr. Kato Akiyoshi, Parliamentary Vice-Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, held a meeting with H.E. Mr. Eduardo Martinez Diaz, Vice Prime Minister of the Republic of Cuba, to exchange views on bilateral economic relations. Mr. Kato also attended Cuba’s national day event held at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai.
1. Meeting with H.E. Mr. Eduardo Martinez Diaz, Vice Prime Minister of the Republic of Cuba
Parliamentary Vice-Minister Kato held a meeting with Vice Prime Minister Martinez. At the meeting, they exchanged views on bilateral economic relations.


2. Participation in the Republic of Cuba’s national day event
Mr. Kato attended Cuba’s national day event at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai. During the ceremony, he appeared on stage with Mr. Martinez and delivered a speech as a representative of the Government of Japan.
At a luncheon held afterward, they exchanged views on enhancing bilateral relations and then visited the Cuba pavilion together.
Delivering a speech during the ceremony
National day event
At the luncheon
At the Cuba pavilion
Divisions in Charge
Latin America and Caribbean Office, Trade Policy Bureau
International Exhibitions Promotion Office, Commerce and Service Industry Policy Group