Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has finished up his official working visit in Japan, which included a meeting with the Emperor and Empress of Japan and the country’s Prime Minister, Shinzo Abe.

Photo Credit: Government of Canada.Trudeau meeting with the Emperor and Empress of Japan.

While in Tokyo, the Prime Minister also met with representatives of the automotive sector to promote investment in Canada. Trade was also a major topic. According to the Government of Canada, the automotive sector could bring more jobs and a stronger economy.

According to the federal government, Japan is one of the country’s top five bilateral merchandise trading partners.

Photo Credit: Canadian PM on Twitter.Trudeau and his wife Sophie hanging prayer tablets at the Meiji shrine on Tuesday morning.

During the meeting with Prime Minister Abe, the two leaders discussed the implementation of the Paris Agreement on climate change, global health, economic growth and collaboration on Arctic science. To conclude, they talked about the revitalization of the Canada-Japan Joint Economic Committee, which has tied the two countries together economically since 1976.

The JEC focuses on cooperation in many main sectors. Global Affairs Canada and Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs will monitor progress within priority areas.

“Improving trade relations with Japan is a top priority of our government. The growing collaboration between Canada and Japan – on innovation and science – will contribute directly to our economic growth, and will benefit all Canadians,” said Trudeau, in a statement.

Photo credit: Canadian PM on Twitter.

Prime Minister Trudeau last met with Prime Minister Abe on March 31, 2016, in Washington D.C.

Canada and Japan work together on a number of international groups and organizations including the G7, G20, APEC, the ASEAN Regional Forum, and the OECD.

Trudeau will remain in Japan to attend this year’s G7 Leaders' Summit on May 26 and 27 in Ise-Shima.