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Japan proposes ‘economic zone’ linking Indian Ocean to Africa, seeks greater role in the region
Japan aims to invest $5.5 billion and support training 30,000 AI experts to foster sustainable development and digitalization in Africa amid shifting global influences.
- Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba emphasized co-creating innovative solutions for global challenges at TICAD 9 in Yokohama.
- The Japanese government is set to provide training for 300,000 individuals, including AI training for 30,000 personnel in Africa.
- Ishiba held discussions with various African leaders to confirm cooperation on infrastructure development and vocational training.
- UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres highlighted Africa's potential for progress due to its young population and resources.
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Japan PM Ishiba, African leaders agree on cooperative ventures
Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru has held one-on-one talks with African leaders attending the Tokyo International Conference on African Development, or TICAD. They agreed on a range of cooperative ventures.
Japanese Prime Mihister Shigeru Ishiba Delivers Opening Remarks at TICAD 9, Calls for ‘Co-Creation of Innovative Solutions’
YOKOHAMA — Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba spoke on the importance of co-creating innovative solutions for challenges facing Africa and the world, in his opening remarks at the ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9) on Wednesday in Yokohama.
Japan PM proposes economic zone initiative for Africa amid China's clout
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba proposed an "economic zone" encompassing the Indian Ocean region and Africa during a major aid conference for African nations on Wednesday, seeking to tap into the economic potential of a continent where China is increasing its clout.
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