The Italian Trade Agency held a symposium in Tokyo on Nov. 18 to promote Japanese companies' direct investment in Italy, with businesses from Italy and Japan, as well as diplomats and politicians from Italy, discussing opportunities in the country.

The symposium was held at the ambassador's residence inside the Italian Embassy in Tokyo's Minato Ward. More than 60 Japanese businesspeople interested in investing in Italy listened to various speakers and joined discussions on investing in the country.

Italian Ambassador Domenico Giorgi provided the opening remarks to kick off the symposium.