Courtesy Visit to Minister Tsuruho from Israeli Minister of Science, Technology and Space, Ofir Akunis

Exchange of opinions (far left: Minister Akunis)

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 On March 22, 2017, Minister of State for Science and Technology Policy, Mr. Yosuke Tsuruho, received a courtesy visit from Israeli Minister of Science, Technology and Space, Mr. Ofir Akunis during his visit to Japan.

 Minister Tsuruho first thanked Minister Akunis for coming to Japan, and then expressed his interests in the development of Israeli science and technology with a focus on Information Technology and the use and application of data as well as the management of big data. In response, Minister Akunis invited Minister Tsuruho to visit Israel to discuss the successful scientific cooperation between the two countries, while handing over an invitation letter.

 The two ministers agreed to continue exchanging their views toward deepening the cooperation between the two countries.