Press Releases
State Minister for Foreign Affairs YAMADA Kenji’s Visit to Mozambique and Mauritius
April 28, 2023
- Mr. YAMADA Kenji, State Minister for Foreign Affairs, is scheduled to visit the Republic of Mozambique and the Republic of Mauritius from May 1 to 6.
- In Mozambique and Mauritius, State Minister Yamada is scheduled to participate in invesments seminers in those countries and exchange views with key government officials, among others, as the head of the Public and Private Sector Joint Mission for Promoting Trade and Investment in Africa.
- This will be the thirteenth mission of its kind, and approximately 50 people are scheduled to participate in the mission from Japan’s business community, relevant government agencies and organizations. Looking ahead to TICAD 9 in 2025, it is hoped that the visit of this mission will further expand trade and investment between Japan and Africa and promote economic growth for both sides.
(Reference1) Itinerary
| April 30 | Departure from Narita |
| May 1 | Arrival in Maputo (Mozambique) |
| May 4 | Departure from Maputo |
| May 4 | Arraival in Port Louis (Mauritius) |
| May 6 | Departure from Port Louis |
| May 7 | Arraival in Haneda |
(Reference2) The Public and Private Sector Joint Mission for Promoting Trade and Investment in Africa
Despatching a Public and Private Sector Joint Mission for Promoting Trade and Investment in Africa started as one of the initiatives set forth at the Fourth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD IV) with a view to promoting trade and investment in Africa.