Brnabic recalled that Serbia and Japan have a long tradition of relations and that important steps have been taken in the past year in cooperation between the two countries at all levels.
She pointed out that Serbia is very interested in Japanese investments in the fields of automotive, chemical, pharmaceutical and IT industries, as well as in investments in the fields of agriculture, environmental protection and tourism.
The Prime Minister expressed her belief that the cooperation in the realisation of joint investment projects will continue.
Ambassador Maruyama said that Serbia is becoming an increasingly interesting investment market, as evidenced by Japanese companies already operating in Serbia, but also by an increasing number of businessmen interested in investing in Serbia.
He stressed that the upcoming visit of the Prime Minister of Japan to Serbia together with a delegation of businessmen will be a good opportunity to improve cooperation and transfer experiences, primarily in the field of private sector development and small and medium-sized enterprises.
At the meeting it was concluded that Serbia and Japan have good international cooperation, which is reflected in mutual support in important international organisations and institutions.