We Are Tomodachi Japan and Russia Edition 2017

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4Feature: Eight-Point Cooperation Plan Bears FruitINNOPROM, one of Russia’s largest industrial trade fairs, was held in Ekaterinburg from July 10 to 13. The event was a major success, with over 600 companies from 20 different countries exhibiting. Japan served as the partner country for INNOPROM 2017, working together with Russia to bring the event to a new level. President Putin, expressed his gratitude for Japan’s partner-country role at a joint press conference with Prime Minister Abe during his visit to Japan in December 2016. To meet the high expectations, Japanese government and business worked together for preparing for INNOPROM Accelerates Japan-Russia Business RelationsRussia’s largest industrial trade fair, focused on subjects such as machinery, parts, IT, energy and urban development, is held every year in July. The number of visitors reached 50,194 over four days (based on the organizer’s reporting number of visitor badges issued).President Putin toured the Japan Pavilion. Kawasaki Heavy Industries Chairman Shigeru Murayama explains his company’s motorcycle technology and other subjects.Minister of Industry and Trade Denis Manturov visited the Japanese food promotion booth and tried sashimi.A total of 168 Japanese companies including Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Toyota and FORUM8 participated in INNOPROM 2017, promoting the quality of Japanese technology, products, and services.