External Affairs Secretary Fiona Hyslop is to visit Japan
next month to strengthen economic and cultural ties between the two countries.
During the visit she will meet with business and political
leaders with discussions set to focus on areas of economic growth including
renewable energy, education, science and research and trade and investment.
Ahead of her visit to Japan, Ms Hyslop met with Mitsubishi
Electric, a world leading supplier of energy efficient air conditioning
equipment, based in Livingston.
This plant makes a significant contribution to the Scottish
economy and has created 420 jobs over the last four years with around 920
people employed at their premises in Livingston.
Speaking at the Mitsubishi Air Conditioning Systems Europe
factory, Ms Hyslop said:
“Japan is an important international partner for Scotland.
We have a long and positive relationship which is built on many strong
economic, social and cultural connections. Mitsubishi Electric with their world
class facilities here in Livingston is a fantastic example of a Japanese
company operating in Scotland, employing over 900 people with huge potential
for future growth.
“I want to develop these economic links and plan to meet
with Mitsubishi Electric next month in Japan to reiterate our commitment to
supporting their long term growth in Scotland.
“It is important that we continue to develop our
relationship with countries across the world. Japan is one of the world’s
largest economies, a global leader in science and engineering, and home to a
unique and vibrant culture. Scotland enjoys many strong partnerships with
Japan in business, education, culture and the arts that bring many benefits for
both our countries. I look forward to supporting the growth of such
partnerships and to reassuring businesses and investors in Japan that despite
the Brexit vote, Scotland remains an open and attractive place to do business.”
Source: Scottish Government
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