Bilateral Meeting between ASAO Keiichiro, Minister of the　Environment of Japan, and Jessica Roswall, the European Commissioner for Environment, Water Resilience, and a Competitive Circular Economy and Launch of the Working Group on Circular Economy　

On September 19, 2025, ASAO Keiichiro, Minister of the Environment of Japan, met with Jessica Roswall, European Commissioner for Environment, Water Resilience, and a Competitive Circular Economy. They exchanged views on various issues, such as circular economy, pollution, and biodiversity. They officially launched Working Group on Circular Economy.

For the result of the meeting, please refer to the joint press release on the following website of the European Union:
https://www.eeas.europa.eu/delegations/japan/bilateral-meeting-between-keiichiro-asao-minister-environment-japan-and-jessica-roswall-european_en