On January 15th, the 10th Joint Committee Meeting on Cooperation on Science and Technology took place in Tokyo between Israel and Japan, aimed at strengthening cooperation in science, technology and innovation.
On January 15th, the 10th Joint Committee Meeting on Cooperation on Science and Technology took place in Tokyo between Israel and Japan, aimed at strengthening cooperation in science, technology and innovation.
The Israeli delegation was led by Ms. Hila Stern, Head of the Asia and Pacific Department at Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs, along with Prof. Avi Domb, Chief Scientist of Israel, and Dr. Alon Stopel, Chairman of the Innovation Authority, from the Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology. Also participating in the meeting was the Ambassador Cohen.
The Japanese delegation was led by Mr. KAWAMURA Hiroshi, Ambassador for Science and Technology Cooperation at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan, along with senior officials from Japan’s scientific and technological sectors.
A Longstanding and Successful Scientific Collaboration
Scientific cooperation between Israel and Japan began in 2008 with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between Israel’s Ministry of Science, Culture and Sport and the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) based on the 1994 agreement on cooperation in science and technology between the two nations. This collaboration has continued successfully over the years and is highly regarded by researchers from both countries.
Over the years, 22 joint research projects have been funded in fields such as aging, brain research, stem cells, and ICT in advanced technologies. Additionally, initiatives have been promoted, including the participation of young Israeli researchers in prestigious scientific conferences organized by the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS), alongside ongoing collaboration between researchers and professionals from both countries.
Ambassador Cohen:
“The convening of the joint scientific meeting at this time is an important step in advancing the relationship between Japan and Israel. The two countries, leaders in science and innovation, have much to learn from each other and can achieve outstanding results together. Israel is excited to work with its friend Japan to accelerate cooperation and strengthen the scientific ties for the benefit of both nations.”
Looking Toward the Future
The current committee meeting highlighted both countries’ commitment to continue and deepen cooperation in science, technology, and innovation, recognizing the vast potential in this collaboration to strengthen bilateral ties and promote groundbreaking research.