Vice-Minister Misumi attended the OECD Ministerial Meeting 2026

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Vice-Minister for Digital Transformation Misumi visited Paris, France on June 3, 2026, and attended the OECD Ministerial Council Meeting

OECD Ministerial Meeting

The OECD Ministerial Council Meeting (MCM) is one of the most important meetings of the OECD, held under the leadership of the chair country. Ministers from 38 OECD member countries represent a wide range of fields, including economics, finance, digital technology, and the environment. They convene to discuss pressing international issues, including global economic stability, sustainable growth, climate change, digitalization, and reducing inequalities.

This year’s MCM, chaired by Finland with Korea and New Zealand serving as Vice-Chairs, focused on the theme “Getting Industrial Policies Right for Open Markets, Growth and Prosperity.”

Vice-Minister for Digital Transformation (hereinafter "Vice-Minister") Misumi participated in two digital-related sessions on June 3. He shared Japan’s perspectives on advancing DFFT from concept to implementation, highlighting initiatives such as promoting data flows through institutions, technologies, and operations, as well as the “Government AI GENAI” project led by the Digital Agency.
(Note: The name “GENAI” is derived from “Generative AI” and pronounced “GENNAI”.)

（Vice-Minister Misumi attending a Ministerial Council Meeting.）
A photo showing several participants seated at a meeting. Vice-Minister Misumi is seated second from the left and is speaking.

Bilateral Meetings

During the Ministerial Council Meeting, Vice-Minister Misumi held bilateral meetings with Minister Bogantes of Science, Innovation, Technology, and Telecommunications, Republic of Costa Rica and Permanent Secretary Jaatinen of Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment, Finland, the Chair of the Ministerial Council.

  • (From left: Vice-Minister Misumi and Minister Bogantes of Ministry of Science, Innovation, Technology and Telecommunications, Republic of Costa Rica.）
    A photo of Vice-Minister Misumi and Minister Bogantes of Republic of Costa Rica standing side by side.

  • (From left: Vice-Minister Misumi and Permanent Secretary Jaatinen of Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment, Finland, the Chair of the Ministerial Council.）
    A photo of Vice-Minister Misumi and Permanent Secretary Jaatinen of Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment, Finland standing side by side and shaking hands.

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