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  5. State Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Ino attended the Finland Quantum Technologies & UAVs Seminar and held a meeting with Finland’s Minister of Economic Affairs, H.E. Mr. Sakari Puisto.

State Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Ino attended the Finland Quantum Technologies & UAVs Seminar and held a meeting with Finland’s Minister of Economic Affairs, H.E. Mr. Sakari Puisto.

May 21, 2026

Today, State Minister Ino attended the Finland Quantum Technology & UAVs Seminar, where he delivered opening remarks. He also met with H.E. Mr. Sakari Puisto, Finland’s Minister of Economic Affairs, and both sides confirmed that the countries will continue to work closely together to deepen their economic relationship.

State Minister Ino participated in the Finland Quantum Technology & UAVs* Seminar and emphasized to industry representatives from both Japan and Finland the importance of bilateral cooperation in fields related to dual-use and advanced technology, including quantum technology and UAVs.

*UAVs: An abbreviation for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, referring to drones

During the meeting with H.E. Mr. Sakari Puisto, they welcomed the progress in bilateral cooperation based on the joint statement issued between their ministries in February this year on cooperation in dual-use and advanced technology. They also exchanged views on further expanding bilateral economic cooperation. In addition, they confirmed the importance of ensuring economic security and the need for cooperation in strengthening supply chains.

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