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The Mainichi
14-05-2025
- Business
- The Mainichi
Dutch king to visit Japan next week for World Expo in Osaka
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands will visit Japan next week to attend the World Exposition being held in the western city of Osaka, the Japanese Foreign Ministry said Tuesday. During his two-day stay from May 21, the king is also scheduled to have dinner with Japan's Emperor Naruhito, the ministry said, adding that the visit is expected to further deepen the friendly relations between the two countries. Dutch Foreign Trade and Development Minister Reinette Klever will accompany the king, while Economic Affairs Minister Dirk Beljaarts will also make a trip to Japan around the same time, with the latter set to lead an economic mission focusing on high tech and digitalization, according to the ministry.
Ya Biladi
28-04-2025
- Business
- Ya Biladi
Finnish Minister Ville Tavio visits Morocco to strengthen trade and economic ties
Finnish Minister of Foreign Trade and Development, Ville Tapani Tavio, is visiting Morocco from April 28 to 30, 2025, accompanied by a delegation of business leaders. During his visit, Minister Tavio is scheduled to meet with several senior officials in Rabat. He will hold talks with Minister of Industry and Trade Ryad Mezzour, Minister of Foreign Affairs Nasser Bourita, Minister of Digital Transition and Administrative Reform Ghita Mezzour, Minister of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development Leila Benali, and Minister of Economy and Finance Fouzi Lekjaa. The discussions will focus on strengthening trade and economic ties between Finland and Morocco. Following a series of meetings in Rabat, Minister Tavio and the Finnish business delegation will continue their visit to Casablanca. The agenda also includes initiatives to promote exports, and Tavio will visit the city of Tangier, home to the largest container port on the African Atlantic coast, where several leading Finnish companies in the ports and logistics sectors are active. «Morocco represents a promising market for Finnish companies and serves as a strategic gateway to Africa», Minister Tavio said. He added, «With the Kingdom preparing to host the 2030 World Cup finals alongside Spain and Portugal, there are numerous infrastructure projects underway where Finnish companies can offer world-class solutions».
Morocco World
28-04-2025
- Business
- Morocco World
Finnish Trade Minister Heads to Morocco with Business Delegation
Rabat — Finnish Minister of Foreign Trade and Development Ville Tavio is making an official visit to Morocco from April 28-30, 2025, to explore investment opportunities in the North African country. The delegation will include companies, aiming to boost Finnish exports and strengthen economic ties between the two countries. During his stay in Morocco's capital, Tavio plans to meet with several high-ranking government officials. On the agenda, the Finnish minister has scheduled talks with Morocco's Industry and Trade Minister Ryad Mezzour, Foreign Affairs Minister Nasser Bourita, Digital Transition Minister Amal El Fallah Seghrouchni, Energy Transition Minister Leila Benali, and Budget Minister Faouzi Lekjaa. The talks will tackle opportunities to develop bilateral and commercial ties between the two countries, with the goal of building new strategic partnerships. Following Rabat, the delegation will visit Casablanca, where Tavio and Finnish business representatives will participate in several economic promotional meetings. A keypoint of the mission includes a Finland-Morocco economic forum, which will be organized in collaboration with the General Confederation of Moroccan Enterprises (CGEM) to explore new investment and business opportunities. The minister's program also includes a strategic visit to Tanger Med port, Africa's main Atlantic seaboard shipping hub. This stop will exhibit the active involvement of several Finnish companies in the port and logistics sectors. Tavio recalled Morocco's significance for Finnish businesses, saying, 'Morocco is a particularly interesting market for our companies,' especially for its strategic location in North Africa, serving as a gateway to Africa. Read also: Autonomy Plan: Finland's Support Bolsters Pro-Morocco Momentum Within EU Speaking of potential opportunities for investment in the country, the Finnish minister mentioned that Morocco is on its way in developing infrastructure projects to meet international standards in preparation for the 2030 FIFA World Cup, which the country will co-host with Spain and Portugal. 'Finnish companies can offer excellent solutions,' he said. The delegation, coordinated by Business Finland, brings together several leading economic players. Among the companies represented are AMG Technologies, Confoot, Ecosir Group, Kalmar, Metso, Nokia, Vaisala, Wirepas, and Wärtsilä. These firms operate in various sectors ranging from industrial technologies to logistics, energy transition, and digital transformation. They hope to seize the many opportunities offered by Morocco's economic dynamism. In February of this year, both countries showed willingness to boost business collaboration in key sectors such as water, health, and digitalization. Stakeholders convened in 'Doing Business with Finland' seminar in Casablanca with the aim of nurturing business partnerships and knowledge exchange between Morocco and Finland. Through this high-level visit, Finland confirms its growing interest in Morocco and Africa, with a vision of mutually beneficial exchanges and new horizons for cooperation. Tags: businesseconomyFinlandMorocco
Times of Oman
27-04-2025
- Business
- Times of Oman
India seeks new trade opportunities with Croatia, Netherlands to diversify trade partnerships
New Delhi: In an effort to diversify its trade partnerships and explore new markets, India has actively engaged with Croatia and the Netherlands. Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal met Zdenko Lucic, State Secretary for Foreign Trade and Development at the Ministry of Foreign And European Affairs in Zagreb, on April 22, 2025, strengthening bilateral trade ties and exploring investment opportunities, a post on social media platform X by the Indian embassy in Croatia, said. "Team India and Croatia engaged in fruitful discussions during the meeting," the post by India In Croatia read. Commerce Secretary Barthwal also held a meeting with the Netherlands's DG Foreign Economic Relations Michiel Sweers and discussed the ways to forge a strong bilateral trade relationship and economic ties. "Commerce Secretary Mr. Sunil Barthwal & Ambassador @ktuhinv met DG Foreign Economic Relations Mr Michiel Sweers in The Hague to discuss strengthening - bilateral trade & economic ties. Discussions focused on enhancing collaboration through the Joint Trade & Investment Committee (JTIC) and advancing strategic economic cooperation," India in the Netherlands said in the X post. Amid the global trade tensions and uncertainties, India is making an effort to diversify its trade destinations across the globe. Indian officials and leaders want to capitalise on emerging markets such as Croatia amid shifting global economic dynamics. Croatia is also important for India because recently, the country re-elected President Zoran Milanovic. During his visit, Commerce Secretary Barthwal also held a meeting with key Industry leaders. The Netherlands is India's 11th largest merchandise trading partner in the world and the largest in the European Union during FY 2023-24. The total merchandise trade with the Netherlands stood at USD 27.333 billion (Rs 226,360 crores) during FY 2023-2024, accounting for 2.45 per cent of India's total merchandise trade. India has a trade surplus of USD 17.40 billion (Rs 144,160 crores) with the Netherlands. For FY 2024-25 (April-Nov), the Netherlands is India's 9th largest merchandise trading partner, with a total trade of USD 19.62 billion (INR 164,407 crores) and a trade surplus of USD 12.971 billion (Rs 108,545 crores). The Netherlands is India's largest merchandise export destination in Europe and the third largest in the world (after the USA & UAE). In the FY 2023-2024, India exported USD 22.367 billion (Rs 185,260 crores) worth of goods to the Netherlands.
Observer
16-04-2025
- Business
- Observer
HM leaves the Netherlands
Amsterdam: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik left the Kingdom of the Netherlands this evening after a three-day state visit. His Majesty was seen off at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol by Rear Admiral Ludger Brummelaar, Chief of the Military House of the King, Reinette Klever, Minister for Foreign Trade and Development and some officials in the Netherlands. Upon his departure, His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik sent a cable of thanks to King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands and his spouse Queen Máxima. In the cable, His Majesty expressed his sincere appreciation for the warm welcome and hospitality extended to him and the accompanying delegation. His Majesty lauded the outcomes of his meeting with the King and the Prime Minister, as it was an opportunity to promote the relations and opening new vistas for partnership and cooperation in various spheres. His Majesty the Sultan wished the King and the Queen permanent success to achieve further aspirations of progress and prosperity for the Dutch people. His Majesty the Sultan was accompanied during the visit by a high-ranking official delegation comprising HH Sayyid Shihab bin Tarik al Said, Deputy Prime Minister for Defence Affairs, Sayyid Khalid bin Hilal al Busaidi, Minister of the Diwan of Royal Court, Gen Sultan bin Mohammed al Nuamani, Minister of the Royal Office, Sayyid Badr bin Hamad al Busaidi, Foreign Minister, Dr Hamad bin Said al Aufi, Head of the Private Office, Dr Madeeha bint Ahmed al Shaibani, Minister of Education, Abdussalam bin Mohammed al Murshidi, Chairman of Oman Investment Authority, Eng Salim bin Nassir al Aufi, Minister of Energy and Minerals and Shaikh Dr Abdullah bin Salim al Harthy, Ambassador of Oman to the Netherlands.
