Monaco’s Minister of Finance and Economy, Pierre-André Chiappori, has concluded a high-level visit to Japan, reinforcing diplomatic and economic relations between the two nations and highlighting the Principality’s ambitions on the global stage ahead of the 2025 World Expo in Osaka.
During his visit from 16th to 21st April, Chiappori held key meetings in Tokyo with Japan’s Vice-Minister of Finance and the Vice-Minister responsible for Financial Services. Discussions focused on the global economic landscape and the respective strengths of the Japanese and Monegasque economies. Central to the agenda was a bilateral tax agreement currently under negotiation, aimed at easing commercial exchanges and facilitating the settlement of residents. Chiappori expressed hope that the agreement would be finalised in the near future.
According to a government press statement, the minister also engaged with a range of academic, financial, and diplomatic figures, including members of the Japanese alumni association of Columbia University, the French Ambassador to Japan, representatives from the University of Tokyo, Crédit Agricole Japan, and the Mitsubishi Research Institute. As part of his mission, Chiappori delivered a presentation on Monaco’s economy to the French Chamber of Commerce in Japan.
In Osaka, Chiappori visited the site of the 2025 World Expo, touring several national pavilions including those of Japan, France, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Singapore, and San Marino. At the Saudi Arabian Pavilion, he met with organisers of the 2030 World Expo, which Saudi Arabia will host. He also spent significant time at Monaco’s own pavilion, engaging with its team and meeting Japanese partners of the Monaco Government Tourist and Convention Authority and the French Chamber of Commerce in Osaka during a dedicated reception.
“The World Expo is a remarkable opportunity to introduce Monaco to visitors from all backgrounds,” said Pierre-André Chiappori. “Thanks to the outstanding work of its team, Monaco’s pavilion fulfils this mission brilliantly.”
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