SYDNEY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Premier of the Australian State of New South Wales (NSW) Mr Mike Baird has met with the Governor of Tokyo Mr Yoichi Masuzoe during his first official visit to Japan as Premier.
The meeting took place in Tokyo and was held to celebrate 31 years of the Sister State relationship between the NSW and Tokyo Metropolitan Governments.
“Japan is a valued trading partner for the NSW Government and I made it my priority after being re-elected Premier two months ago, to undertake my first international mission to Tokyo,” Mr Baird said.
“I look forward to developing a closer working relationship with Mr Masuzoe over the next four years and hope our Sister State relationship will continue to flourish.”
The Premier and Governor today agreed that NSW and Tokyo would increase collaboration in the following three areas:
- Olympic Games expertise
- Education
- Sustainable cities
Mr Baird promoted the strengths of the NSW economy, which is currently the top performing Australian economy, and highlighted opportunities for business investment as a result of the Japan Australia Economic Partnership Agreement (JAEPA).
The Premier also offered the NSW Government’s assistance to the Tokyo Government as the city prepares to host the Rugby World Cup in 2019 and the 2020 Olympics.
Mr Baird also invited Mr Masuzoe to send a delegation to Sydney to tour the site of the successful 2000 Olympics and meet with planning experts who have provided input into every Olympics held since the Sydney Games.
