The Ajman Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Department of Economic Development in Ajman have discussed with the branch of the Japan External Trade Organisation (Jetro), in Dubai and the Middle East, ways of reinforcing their cooperation, said a report.

The sides mainly discussed way of taking advantage of available investment opportunities in Ajman and Japan, for the small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), reported state news agency Wam.

During the meeting, Salem Al Suwaidi, director-general of the Ajman Chamber, received the Jetro delegation, which was led by Masami Ando, director-general of Jetro, in the presence of several officials from both sides

Al Suwaidi highlighted the strong relations and economic cooperation between the UAE and Japan and the importance of the meeting, as well as the desire of Ajman to promote communication and establish effective external economic ties, in light of the cooperation between its government authorities, as per the directives of the wise leadership.

Al Suwaidi also explained the features and advantages of Ajman, which make its business environment competitive while noting the services, activities and events provided and organised by its economic authorities.

He called on the participants to take part in various events taking place in both, Ajman and Japan and to organise bilateral meetings between businessmen from both countries.

Ando praised Ajman’s location and its various features and investment opportunities while considering the meeting as an opportunity to boost the economic cooperation between both sides, and benefit from Japan’s technical and technological expertise.

At the end of the meeting, both sides highlighted the importance of enhancing their future economic and investment cooperation, to serve their mutual interests, added the report.