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October 27, 2026
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Japan- Netherlands Joint Committee Meeting
From the right, the three co-chairs and the Ambassador of Japan to Netherlands.

On October 26, the 9th Japan- Netherlands Joint Committee Meeting on Science and Technology Cooperation was held in The Hague.

  1. At this Joint Committee, three co-chairs presided over the meeting: H.E. KAMURA Hiroshi, Ambassador for Science and Technology Cooperation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan; Tjerk OPMEER, Deputy Director General for Business & Innovation of the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy of the Netherlands; and Oscar DELNOOZ, Director for Research and Science Policy at the Directorate-General for Higher Education, Vocational Education, Science and Emancipation of the Ministry of Education, Culture and Science of the Netherlands. Officials from relevant ministries, agencies, and embassies of both Japan and the Netherlands also participated.
  2. At this Joint Committee, opinions were exchanged on strengthening science, technology, and innovation cooperation between the two countries, including quantum, semiconductors, AI, as well as agritech and foodtech. Furthermore, discussions were deepened regarding the possibilities of cooperation between the two countries in priority areas such as systems aiming for collaboration under Horizon Europe and research security, and information was shared on specific procedures for participating in consortiums.

(Reference)The 8th Japan- Netherlands Joint Committee Meeting on Science and Technology Cooperation

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