Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Hagiuda will visit the United States from the 27th to attend the first meeting of the so-called economic version of "2 plus 2", a new consultation framework for foreign affairs and economic ministers of Japan and the United States to discuss the economic field. ..
The US and Japanese governments have decided to confirm close economic cooperation, keeping in mind Russia's military invasion and China's growing supremacy.
Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Hagita will visit the United States from the 27th to the 5th.
On the 29th of this month, we will meet with Foreign Minister Hayashi for the first meeting of the so-called economic version of "2 plus 2" to discuss economic security issues with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Commerce Lemond.
At the meeting, in addition to measures for the stable supply of semiconductors and mineral resources, which are in short supply worldwide, export control will be strengthened to prevent the outflow and misuse of advanced technologies, and human rights issues such as forced labor from corporate activities will be addressed. It is expected that discussions will be held on creating a framework for exclusion.
The US and Japanese governments will issue a joint statement after the meeting, bearing in mind Russia's military invasion of Ukraine and China's growing supremacy, confirming close economic cooperation. ..
In addition, Minister Hagiuda will visit San Francisco on the west coast, where there are many start-up companies, prior to "2 plus 2".
In addition to visiting a university research facility where entrepreneurs gather, we plan to exchange opinions with Google executives and others, which will lead to support measures for start-up companies in Japan.