This is a historic step, signalling our focus on policy continuity, investment protection and credible dispute resolution. These are the fundamentals that matter when capital commits for the long term.
What’s exciting is where this leads. Beyond traditional manufacturing and energy, the EPA opens space for sectors like automotive, digital services, logistics and healthcare. Japanese investment brings more than capital — it brings technology, skills, systems and standards. That mix changes how economies scale.
This, however, is just the beginning. We know we need to set up such platforms with major markets for a successful LDC graduation. We are, therefore, engaging with our partners across continents — including the United States , the European Union, and South Korea to ink such agreements.