Ishiba Intends to Announce Plan to Improve Africa-Asia Logistics Networks at TICAD 9; Japan Plans to Accelerate Copper Ore Corridor Development

Ishiba Intends to Announce Plan to Improve Africa-Asia Logistics Networks at TICAD 9; Japan Plans to Accelerate Copper Ore Corridor Development

Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba intends to announce a plan to improve terrestrial logistics networks connecting the interior of Africa to the Indian Ocean and sea lanes linking Africa and Asia, during the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9), which will be held from Aug. 20 to 22 in Yokohama.

Japan to propose India-Africa economic zone at TICAD 9 event - India Seatrade News

Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba will propose an initiative for economic integration and development from the Indian Ocean to Africa at the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9). His announcement of the plan will come on Aug. 20, the start of the three-day conference in Yokohama. According to government officials, the new framework will facilitate trade and investment for Japanese companies operating in Africa. With …