Today, Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis met with Prime Minister Fumio Kishida of Japan. The Governor and First Lady discussed mutual business interests and the trade relationship between Florida and Japan.
This meeting built upon discussions the Governor had with leading officials from Japan and key Japanese business leaders during the Southeastern United States – Japan Conference (SEUS Japan) in Florida in November of 2022.
Florida and Japan have maintained a strategic partnership based on shared values of democracy, human rights, and a belief in the free market economy.
“Japan has been a strong trade partner with Florida, and I believe that we can work together to create even more opportunities for the future,” said Governor Ron DeSantis. “I was happy to meet with the Prime Minister and his team to build on discussions we had during the SEUS Japan Conference in Florida. I look forward to continuing our prosperous business relationship.”
Japan is Florida’s third largest bilateral trade partner, with annual trade surpassing $7.7 billion. Additionally, Florida is home to over 200 Japanese firms which invest billions into the state economy.
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In November 2022, Florida hosted the SEUS Japan Conference where the Governor gave the Keynote address.
Governor DeSantis also met with Japan’s Ambassador to the United States, Koji Tomita, and key Japanese business leaders.
At the conference, the Governor highlighted the potential for Florida’s partnership to grow even further through direct flights between Japan and Florida to enhance people-to-people ties that support tourism and entrepreneurship.
DeSantis is also scheduled to travel to South Korea, Israel, and the United Kingdom.
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