Bulgaria EconMin to Meet Japanese Counterpart, Businesses in Tokyo

A file photo by EPA shows then newly appointed Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Motoo Hayashi () leaves the prime minister`s official residence to attend an attestation ceremony at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo, Japan, October 07, 2015. EPA/BGNES

Economy Minister Bozhidar Lukarski will head a business delegation of 16 entrepreneurs heading to Japan, his ministry has said.

The group will include representatives of high-tech industries, processing and food sectors.

Apart from a meeting between Lukarski and his counterpart, Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Motoo Hayashi, a Bulgarian-Japanese business forum has also been scheduled.

Separately, the IT company representatives in Bulgaria will take part in the spring edition of Japan IT Week 2016, known as a top IT show in the country and held between May 11-13.

Lukarski is scheduled to visit a factory producing yoghurt near Tokyo under a license by Bulgarian state-owned LB Bulgaricum.

Apart from his meeting with Hayashi, the Bulgarian politician will also meet with organizations working to provide incentives to trade and investment. 

Hayashi took over the portfolio after a cabinet reshuffle in October of last year.

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