JETRO is an independent government agency first established in February 1952 to promote Japanese exports. JETRO maintains seventy-three offices in fifty-five countries, as well as thirty-six regional offices in Japan, with a total staff of approximately 1,500.

JETRO Hanoi is specifically responsible for promoting Japanese foreign trade and foreign investment activities in Hanoi; supporting external economic activities of small and medium sized businesses; and collecting, processing and researching information about the local economy.

At the meeting, Mr Kawada expressed his appreciation for the investment potential of Hanoi as well as the implementation of recent policies to attract foreign investment. He said he looks forward to continued cooperation with Hanoi authorities in the foreseeable future.