JETRO Wraps Up Successful Partnering Mission to Japan | Print |

Business Partnering Mission introduces over 30 companies to new opportunities in Japan

(NEW YORK, JUNE 8 2005)-  U.S. companies explored growing business opportunities and formed strong new business relationships during a recent business mission to Japan, organized by the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO).  This mission, part of Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi’s goal of doubling foreign direct investment (FDI) into Japan by 2008, was attended by companies in a wide variety of sectors, including information and communications technology (ICT), biomedical, food and hospitality, automotive, and environmental technologies.

“This is something I definitely could not do on my own,” remarked mission participant Dr. N. Nagaraj, president and CEO of Papros Inc. “Having the opportunity to meet with Japanese business partners is invaluable for a company of our size.   Our meetings were very promising, and I am looking forward to developing strong business ties with the companies that I met with in Japan.”

This business matching mission to Japan gave U.S. companies the opportunity to build their networks in Japan through participation in one-on-one pre-arranged business meetings with Japanese companies, attendance at seminars highlighting regional incentives for investment, and participation in extensive networking opportunities. 

“The outlook for deal-making looks very positive,” said Masahiko Hosokawa, President of JETRO’s New York office. “Both the American and Japanese participants have expressed their strong prospects for growth resulting from this mission, and JETRO looks forward to continued hosting of several business missions in the coming years, with the goal of creating new and vibrant business between Japanese and U.S. firms.”

This mission was held as part of the U.S.-Japan Investment Initiative and in cooperation with the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), the Embassy of the United States, the US Department of State, the Greater Nagoya Initiative (GNI), and Chiba Prefecture.  

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