Szabó told Hungarian news agency MTI about the talks on the phone yesterday.

MNKH signed a cooperation agreement with the International Economic Exchange Association, which acts as MNKHʼs Japanese representative in the area around the capital.

HIPA signed a cooperation agreement with its Japanese counterpart, the Japan Institute for Overseas Investment.

Szabó held talks with representatives of industrial materials maker Toray-Zoltek, logistics company Mitsui Soko and software developer NEC Corporation.

Szabó will meet with Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs Miki Yamada today.