Premier Smith had productive meeting with the Canadian Ambassador to Japan

That sounds like a very productive meeting with the Canadian Ambassador to Japan, Ian McKay, and the event hosted at the Canadian Embassy. Building stronger trade relationships and discussing opportunities for growth between Alberta and Japan is essential for both economies. The presence of industry leaders, investors, and government officials indicates a high level of interest and support for this collaboration.

The serving of local Japanese and Alberta products likely facilitated a cultural exchange and highlighted the quality of goods from both regions. Meeting with the Japanese Ministry of Foreign affairs is a strategic step in enhancing the existing $3 billion trade relationship and identifying potential areas for expansion.

Your interview with Nikkei CNBC is a great opportunity to share with a wider audience the efforts being made to increase market access for Alberta products in Japan. This visibility can help raise awareness and attract more interest in Alberta's offerings, potentially leading to increased exports and investment. It's also a chance to showcase the diversity and quality of Alberta's products, including the renowned Alberta beef, which is likely to be well-received in the Japanese market known for its appreciation of high-quality beef.

Overall, it seems like the week was quite successful in terms of diplomatic and economic engagements. What specific outcomes or agreements were reached during these meetings, and how do you plan to follow up on the discussions?
Japan wants to buy more Alberta energy.

This week, we held a productive and forward-looking roundtable discussion with leading Japanese energy companies. The dialogue centered on Alberta's significant potential as a reliable and strategic partner in the development and export of hydrogen, ammonia, LNG, and carbon capture technologies.

With LNG making up approximately 40% of Japan's energy mix, there is strong recognition of Alberta's capacity to play a key role in supporting Japan's energy security and decarbonization goals.