Antigua and Barbuda and Japan have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation, with a focus on Japanese technology and private-sector expertise.

Information, Communication Technologies, Utilities and Energy Minister Melford Nicholas met with Japan’s State Minister for Foreign Affairs, Iwao Horii, in Japan on Monday.

During the approximately 50-minute meeting, Horii welcomed Nicholas and said Japan wants to deepen its relationship with Antigua and Barbuda amid increased high-level exchanges since the Japan-CARICOM Ministerial-Level Conference two years ago.

Nicholas thanked Japan for its assistance in several areas, including water management and disaster prevention.

The ministers also discussed regional developments and cooperation in international forums. They agreed to pursue closer collaboration while drawing on Japanese technology, expertise and private-sector capabilities.

This article was originally published by Antigua News Room. Read the original article here: Nicholas, Japanese State Minister Discuss Technology and Bilateral Cooperation.