Governor Greg Abbott hosted Governor Hideaki Ohmura of Aichi Prefecture at the Governor’s Mansion in Austin. The meeting focused on strengthening the economic ties between Texas and Japan and exploring new trade opportunities.
Both governors emphasized the successful collaboration, referring to the Statement of Mutual Cooperation (SMC) signed during Governor Abbott’s previous economic development mission to Japan. Governor Ohmura highlighted the educational partnership between the two regions, stressing the importance of student exchanges and joint research initiatives.
Governor Abbott promoted Texas’ business environment, noting “Texas’ world-class business-friendly policies, robust infrastructure, and diverse, growing, and skilled workforce” as factors encouraging global companies to relocate to the state. The discussions also aimed at identifying new investment and trade prospects, particularly in critical sectors like auto manufacturing.
The strategic importance of the U.S.-Japan alliance was acknowledged, with both leaders expressing their commitment to enhancing the economic partnership. A historic SMC was signed last year by Governor Abbott and Governor Ohmura in Tokyo, further encouraging trade in vital industries and attracting business investments to Texas.
