Janusz Wojciechowski @jwojc@respublicae.eu
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This afternoon I am concluding my High Level Mission to Japan 🇯🇵 with a visit to the beautiful Yamanashi district.
I look forward to learning more about Japanese farming – what we have in common and what we can learn from each other – as well as sampling some local cuisine. https://t.co/eHfbulzpVh
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/jwojc/status/1676065162275454977
During my missions abroad, it is always a priority and a pleasure to meet with farmers and gain their perspectives from the ground.
Today I am meeting soybean farmers who cultivate Akebono Daizu (a highly sought-after variety of edamame bean) at the feet of Mount Fuji. https://t.co/OgEPplBljm
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/jwojc/status/1676066537348669440
A good working breakfast with business leaders from the EU drinks sector, for whom Japan is a key market.
The EU exports around 1.5 million hectolitres of wine to 🇯🇵 every year, while whiskey & liqueur exports were worth €53.8 million & €48 million respectively last year. https://t.co/cVzliqY6C3
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/jwojc/status/1676008589830557698
An honour to meet Chairman Hiroyoshi Sasagawa and members of the agricultural committee of Japan’s House of Representatives.
We had an interesting exchange on our common challenges and how to best support family farms, young farmers, and sustainability in Japan and the EU. https://t.co/qSqyUNBDZ8
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/jwojc/status/1675747170287329280
A good talk with Mr Toru Nakaya, Chairman of JA-Zenchu, the Central Union of Agricultural Co-operatives in Japan 🇯🇵
I shared how the EU is working for rural and farming futures in our Long-term Vision for Rural Areas, and through social innovations like Smart Villages and LEADER https://t.co/Cq9PAdGniX
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/jwojc/status/1675772286593269761
Re We are brought together by a shared recognition for the importance of food and drink, every day and everywhere in the world
We will continue to work closely with Japan, to implement the principles of free trade and to build more resilient and sustainable global food systems.
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Re We are also brought together by our shared values.
In Japan, you value the highest qualities of safety, sustainability, and authenticity.
These are the defining qualities European food and drink.
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Re And of course, the EU & Japan are brought together by our shared love of taste and flavour.
Our menu combines unique products from all corners of Europe with renowned Japanese delicacies, showing how our cuisines combine to make the perfect match.
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Re I raise a toast:
▪️to Japan,
▪️to European Union,
▪️and to our shared future in food and farming!
乾杯! – Na Zdrowie! – Cheers!
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Re My speech for the official dinner is online now👇
https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/speech_23_3664
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RT AVEC
AVEC is proud to be a part of the High Level Mission to Japan with Commissioner @jwojc in the coming days. https://n.respublicae.eu/jwojc/status/1675454694679011329
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Janusz Wojciechowski: A pleasure to speak with our full delegation of agri-food business leaders.
Over three days, we will work closely together across the political sphere and private sector, to open more opportunities for quality EU 🇪🇺 products on the Japanese 🇯🇵 market. https://t.co/uCOeHcAMBT
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Visiting „Shell Garden” supermarket in Tokyo, who stock a wide range of EU food and drinks - proof of strong consumer demand in Japan 🇯🇵 for our safe, sustainable and high quality products! https://t.co/KcVnDtYnDY
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/jwojc/status/1675705815628480513
A good working breakfast with leaders in the EU meat and dairy sectors.
Japan 🇯🇵 is a traditional export markets for these sectors, thanks to:
➡️our strong animal health and food safety standards,
➡️and consumer demand for the high quality and unique flavours produced in the EU. https://t.co/PyTnYsouox
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/jwojc/status/1675649464151982080
Welcoming our business delegates to a seminar on key aspects of the Japanese market.
🇯🇵 is already the EU’s fifth largest market for agricultural exports.
With our Economic Partnership Agreement, we can meet the growing demand of Japanese consumers for EU quality products. https://t.co/pdBlKRFmLP
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/jwojc/status/1675665256105000960
A pleasure to meet with Minister Nomura once again, to continue our positive dialogue and strong cooperation.
On our agenda:
➡️continuing good implementation of our EPA
➡️ensuring smooth access for EU agri-food to Japan
➡️strengthening EU🇪🇺 - Japan🇯🇵 partnerships in R&I
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Re A constructive meeting with Minister Nomura.
We must continue working together:
➡️to realise the full promise and potential of our Economic Partnership Agreement
➡️and to lead global efforts for food security and sustainability.
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🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/jwojc/status/1675682024273723394
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