Laurent Wauquiez in Japan

Laurent Wauquiez, president of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, visited Japan from 10 to 15 December 2018. This trip was part of a larger tour of Asia, during which he also visited China and South Korea.
During his visit to Japan, Wauquiez met with several political and business leaders, including Prime Minister Shinzō Abe and Foreign Minister Tarō Kōno. He also visited several Japanese companies, including Toyota and Panasonic, and met with representatives from the Japanese government and the business community.
Wauquiez's trip to Japan was aimed at strengthening economic ties between the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region and Japan. The region is home to a number of large companies, including Michelin and Renault, and is a major center for research and innovation. Japan is a key market for the region's businesses, and Wauquiez's trip was an opportunity to promote the region's strengths and attract Japanese investment.
In addition to his meetings with political and business leaders, Wauquiez also visited several cultural sites in Japan, including the Imperial Palace and the Tokyo National Museum. He also met with representatives from the Japanese government and the business community.
Wauquiez's trip to Japan was a success, and he was able to make a number of important contacts and promote the region's strengths. The trip is also expected to lead to increased trade and investment between the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region and Japan.