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Japan and Italy hold first long-span bridge meeting in Rome
Japan and Italy held their first joint meeting on long-span bridges in Rome on October 23 (Reiwa 8). Road experts from both countries shared experience and technical knowledge on building and maintaining long-span bridges, with the Messina Strait Bridge project in mind. Italy's Deputy Minister Edoardo Rixi attended on the Italian side, and both sides agreed to keep exchanging technology and deepening personal exchanges.
What does it mean?
Japan and Italy have started a regular meeting to share know-how on building and maintaining very long bridges. The Messina Strait Bridge in Italy was a key reference for the talks. Both sides plan to keep exchanging technical knowledge and people.
Who is affected?
Road engineers and bridge maintenance specialists in Japan and Italy.