Japan-Germany Joint Statement "Hanover Declaration"
On 19th March, the Japanese Minister of Economic Affairs Hiroshige Seko and the German Minister of Economic Affairs Brigitte Zypries signed the Hannover Declaration which established a framework of Japan-German cooperation on the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
Signer:
Japan: Minister of Economic Affairs Hiroshige Seko,
Minister of Inernal Affairs and Communications Sanae Takaichi
German: Minister of Economic Affairs Brigitte Zypries
- Hannover Declaration
http://www.meti.go.jp/press/2016/03/20170320002/20170320001.html
In addition, Minister of Economic Affairs Seko was announced "Connected Industries" as a concept showing Japan's industries aims.
- Connected Industries
http://www.meti.go.jp/press/2016/03/20170320001/20170320001.html
RRI will also promote activities, aiming for "Connected Industries" to be aimed for by Japanese industries.
Robot Revolution Initiative