Governor Thomas R. Carper departed Sunday, September 7, for Japan, leading a seven-day mission to finalize a sister state agreement with the Miyagi Prefecture, to promote Delaware as a home for incorporations and as a business location, and to expand several cultural exchange programs with Japan. He will be accompanied by representatives from the Delaware Economic Development Office, the Department of State, the Port of Wilmington and the University of Delaware. Carper's visit will include an economic development announcement regarding the Port of Wilmington, meetings with the Japan-American Chamber of Commerce and other Japanese business groups, and a seminar on incorporating in Japan. Governor Carper will also attend the Yume Global Visions Expo '97. This summer, several Delaware companies have been represented at this trade show by the Delaware Economic Development Office.
Japan is one of the top three countries to which Delaware exports.
Governor Carper will return on Saturday, September 13. The following is a schedule of Governor Carper's itinerary in Japan. Governor Carper will be available to discuss the sister state agreement, the Port announcement, and other information regarding his trip to Japan. Governor Carper will address this group, a private and non-profit economic organization whose members are the leading Japanese enterprises and 53 foreign companies operating in Japan. All rights reserved.