Japan and the UK sign a letter to facilitate import and export.
Concerning Britain's departure from the EU = European Union, Foreign Minister Mogi meets Japan's Minister of International Trade, Truss, who visits Japan and asks them to avoid “leave without agreement”. Signed a letter to facilitate import and export.
Japan and the EU have signed a mutual recognition agreement that simplifies the procedure by leaving the exporter to export inspections of product safety, electrical products, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, etc. If you leave the EU, the agreement will no longer apply.
Based on this, Foreign Minister Mogi met with the British Minister of International Trade, Truss, who was visiting Japan, and signed a letter to simplify the import / export procedures in the same way as other EU countries, even when the UK left the EU. Did.
On that basis, Minister Motegi said, “I want to expect an orderly withdrawal based on an agreement with the EU. I would like you to be an attractive business partner for Japanese companies even after the withdrawal,” and called for avoiding “no withdrawal without agreement”.
In response, Truss International Trade Minister said, "The signing of this letter will greatly contribute to Japan's ongoing economic activities in the UK," and will not affect trade relations with Japan. The idea of wanting to be