Last week, Mr. Yuko Yasunaga, Managing Director, UNIDO HQ and Mr. Christophe Yvetot , had the honour of meeting H.E. Mr Kazutoshi Aikawa, Head Mission of Japan to the EU 🇯🇵🇪🇺. They discussed UNIDO's green recovery vision for #Ukraine .

We welcome the EU Council's endorsement of the conclusion of the EU-Japan Strategic Partnership Agreement (SPA) and look forward to completing the final step for the entry into force 🇯🇵🇪🇺

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The Council has endorsed the conclusion of the EU-Japan strategic partnership agreement, which:

✔️sets the stage for increased consultation & coordination in multilateral fora
✔️allows the parties to take forward security cooperation & tackle terrorism & international crimes

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EU-Japan 🇪🇺🇯🇵: EU Council endorses the conclusion of the first-ever bilateral framework agreement!

The EU-Japan Strategic Partnership Agreement will ensure closer political & economic cooperation on bilateral, regional & multilateral issues.

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Thank you DG Magda Kopczyńska for this call at DG MOVE! EU Transport

We also look forward to strengthening cooperative relations between Japan and the EU on transport through the Dialogue.🇯🇵🇪🇺

On April 18, FM Kamikawa, who is visiting Capri Island, Italy to attend the G7 Foreign Ministers' Meeting, participated in the 'Middle East ' session.
#G7 #MiddleEast

Overview👉mofa.go.jp/fp/pc/pageite_…

Interested in exploring the natural beauty of #Japan this spring? Take a look at some of the most wonderful sites to visit this time of the year. Admire traditional Japanese life and heritage adorned with seasonal flowers and plants in all their splendour! japan.go.jp/kizuna/2024/03…

On April 18, 🇯🇵 FM Kamikawa attends G7 Italy Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, held in Capri, Italy.
#G7 #G7 Italy

Are you visiting Japan this month?
See the highlights of what to expect in #Japan in April, one of the most popular months to visit when nature is at its most spectacular and in full bloom! 🌸🇯🇵
japan.travel/en/guide/april/

Excavations carried out by the University of #Tokyo in Somma Vesuviana in southern Italy has revealed parts of a building buried by the 79 AD eruption of Mount Vesuvius that may have been the villa of Augustus, the first emperor of the Roman Empire!
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🇪🇺EU Service for Foreign Policy Instruments 🌐, 🇯🇵The Gov't of Japan & 🇺🇳UN Development have made one of the largest-ever donations (167 units of equipment) to war-affected 🇺🇦communities, enabling them to manage & recycle debris & municipal waste. 17 communities are now using 52 modern waste collection trucks. undp.org/ukraine/press-…

#meti_minister Saito attended and spoke at a #1YeartoGo event to mark a year to go to #EXPO2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan. METI will continue all-out preparation efforts to ensure a hopeful Expo with exciting experiences for visitors and for children, who will lead the future.

Minister Tanja Fajon, Minister Papič & hydrogen consortium representative Kerin met with Kazuchika Iwata, deputy 🇯🇵 Minister of Trade, Economy and Industry METI, Japan & members of the largest business federation 経団連.

The Slovenian side presented the hydrogen consortium, a

Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the #JapanEU relationship, check out this video (in Japanese) explaining more about the EU and its excellent relations with Japan!

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#EXPO2025isComing and we are in 😃🇪🇺🇯🇵
Proud to sign today the participation agreement for the EU to officially join Expo 2025 Osaka Kansai !
See you at the #EU Pavilion in 2025 !
#EU atExpo #Expo2025Osaka

FM Kamikawa met her Slovenian counterpart Ms. Tanja Fajon who is visiting Japan 🇯🇵🇸🇮

Both sides expressed their intention to enhance bilateral cooperation, including towards Expo 2025, and discussed international and regional issues.

Press release: mofa.go.jp/press/release/…

'We had a quality exchange of views on climate change, human rights and due diligence'

Have a look at what participants have to say about the 🇪🇺🇯🇵 EU-Japan Joint Dialogue with Civil Society in Tokyo 👇

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