On May 20, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs hosted a meeting for entrepreneurs focused on the opportunities in the Japanese market, and presented Ene Selart's new book, "The Relations of Estonia and Japan from the 19th Century to early-21st Century."
The Japan-themed day at the ministry began with a presentation on the opportunities and peculiarities of the Japanese market, and strategies for market entry.
Opening the discussion, Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna (Eesti 200) highlighted the excellent relations between Estonia and Japan, with trade being one of their key pillars. "This March, I had a very meaningful visit to Japan, where I reaffirmed that Estonia and Japan share the same geopolitical values and both countries have a mutual interest in closer business relations."
Japan is one of Estonia's most important trade partners in Asia, and the two countries are closely cooperating on the development of the e-state and digital services, as well as culture, according to a press release from the ministry.
The discussions on developing business relations between Estonia and Japan were followed by a panel discussion focused on the security situation of both countries.
Ene Selart, a researcher at the University of Tartu, presented her new book, "The Relations of Estonia and Japan from the 19th Century to early-21st Century." At the book launch, Tsahkna noted that Estonia and Japan have been connected by over 100 years of diplomatic relations. "Ene Selart's book is dedicated to our friendship that spans more than a hundred years," he said.
"I am glad that the relations between Estonia and Japan are close and strong; we are united by shared values and a commitment to defending the rules-based international order."
