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Minister AKAZAWA Receives a Courtesy Call from Mr. Jonathan Gray, President & Chief Operating Officer of Blackstone Inc.
June 4, 2026
On Wednesday, June 3, Mr. AKAZAWA Ryosei, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, received a courtesy call from Mr. Jonathan Gray, President & Chief Operating Officer of Blackstone Inc. They exchange views on various topics including Japan-U.S. economic relations.
During the meeting, the two sides exchanged views on various topics including Blackstone’s investment in Japan and the potential for further Japan-U.S. cooperation. They affirmed their commitment to deepening Japan-U.S. economic relations through collaboration between the public and private sectors.
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