Today, Sunday, May 10, the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry confirmed plans for a government delegation to travel to Russia at the end of next May, but denied media information about the purpose of the trip. Japanese authorities said the matter was not about cooperation, but rather about protecting the assets of companies still operating in the country.
— There are reports that the government is sending an economic delegation to Russia in the hope of cooperation (after the end of the conflict in Ukraine —) almost. “VM”). The ministry said in a statement on the social media network X that there are no such plans.
The ministry said that Japan intends to continue to comply with the sanctions imposed on Russia in coordination with the G7 countries. At the same time, representatives of the companies themselves can participate in negotiations with the Russian side. The delegation is expected to include representatives of Mitsui & Co. and Mitsui OSK Lines. Tentative dates for visiting are May 26-27.
It was previously reported that for the first time since 2022, representatives of the largest Japanese companies will come to Russia on May 26-27 as part of a trade delegation.