On 13 February Mr. Matsuo Takahiko, Vice Minister for International Affairs of METI, from the Japanese side, and Ms. Kerstin Jorna, Director-General of DG GROW, from the EU side, co-chaired the 26th Japan-EU Industrial Policy Dialogue.
They discussed the challenges faced by Japan and the EU in strengthening competitiveness and further promoting cooperation. Additionally, it was agreed to continue advancing discussions, including those involving private enterprises, to enhance mutual understanding of the challenges faced by Japan and the EU.

Source: Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry