About the meeting between Deputy Minister of Economic Communications and Communications of the Republic of Estonia and Deputy Mayor

Deputy Minister of Economic and Communications Viljar Lubi, Estonia, came to the beach to exchange views on economic exchanges between Estonia and the city, and met with Deputy Mayor Arakida.

1 Date and time and place
　　 Tuesday, June 11, 2019 10: 00-11: 15 City Hall 2F 2nd reception room

2 Purpose
　 Exchange of opinions on collaboration between Innovation City and Yokohama and I / TOP Yokohama
　 [Specific examples]
　　 （１） I ・ TOP Yokohama, LIP. Creation of projects through Yokohama
　　 （２） Sharing activities and knowledge in fostering venture companies and entrepreneurs
　　 （３） Mutual exchange of companies

3 Major exchange of opinions
　　Motoichi, which declared “Innovation City, Yokohama” in January this year, and advanced bencha companies such as Skype
　We exchanged opinions on startups and other initiatives with Estonia, an IT advanced country that produced them.
　Specifically, we will participate in Estonia companies in the ITOPI Yokohama and with companies participating in the Future House Project.
　We will promote collaborative discussions and mutual exchanges between innovation bases and events in Motoichi and Estonia.

4 Republic of Estonia (5 people)
　　 （１） Viljar Lubi (Villar Ruby) Deputy Minister of Economy, Communications
　　 （２） Väino Reinart, Ambassador of the Republic of Estonia to Japan
　　 （３） Argo Kangro, Assistant Secretary of the Embassy of the Republic of Estonia in Japan
　　 （４） Makoto Suhara, Special Assistant Secretary of the Embassy of the Republic of Estonia in Japan and the Estonia Government Development Foundation ※General Manager of Japan Bureau
　 　（５） Villu Reimann (Vill Layman) In charge of Investment Department, Estonia Government Development Foundation, Estonia Headquarters
　　　　　　※The Estonia Government Development Foundation is the equivalent of Japan's JETRO and aims to promote international trade and overseas mutual investment.