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Press Release

UAE and Japan explore opportunities to enhance cooperation in
investment, trade, logistics services, renewable energy, and

entrepreneurship sectors

These discussions took place during the UAE's Minister of Economy H.E. Abdulla Bin Touq Al
Marri's meeting with Japan's Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry

H.E. Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri: The UAE and Japan share robust relations across various

sectors, with strategic economic and investment connections. We are keen on supporting
both business communities to expand into each other’s markets.

Abu Dhabi, 22 December 2024: His Excellency Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri, UAE Minister of
Economy and Chairman of Investopia, met with H.E. Koga Yuichiro, State Minister of Economy,

Trade and Industry (METI), along with leading representatives from Japan’s private sector. The

meeting focused on strengthening economic relations between the two countries in key sectors,
including investment, trade, logistics, renewable energy, and digital transformation.

The meeting, held on the sidelines of H.E. Bin Touq’s visit to Japan and his participation in the

‘Investopia Tokyo’ event, also explored opportunities for expanding the activities of UAE and
Japanese businesses by leveraging the growth potential of both markets. ‘Investopia Tokyo’ served

as a significant platform to explore opportunities for deepening bilateral collaboration in key

economic sectors, bringing together officials and executives from diverse crucial sectors for
meaningful exchanges and business opportunities.

During the meeting with H.E. Yuichiro, H.E. Bin Touq said, “The UAE and Japan share robust

relations across various sectors, including strategic economic and investment connections, which
have experienced significant progress recently. We look forward to elevating these relations to