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Minister AKAZAWA Holds Meeting with H.E. Mr. Mauro Luiz Iecker Vieira, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Federative Republic of Brazil
May 18, 2026
On Monday, May 18, Mr. Akazawa Ryosei, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, held a meeting with H.E. Mr. Mauro Luiz Iecker Vieira, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Federative Republic of Brazil. They exchanged views on strengthening economic relations, particularly in the field of natural resources and energy.
During the meeting, the two ministers exchanged views on a stable supply of energy, including crude oil. They agreed on the importance of strengthening economic relations between Japan and Brazil as well as between Japan and Mercosur. They also affirmed their commitment to continuing collaboration towards WTO reform.
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Latin America and Caribbean Office, Trade Policy Bureau