Japan, US discuss potential projects for $550 billion US-bound investment package

TOKYO, Dec 18 (Reuters) - Japan's government said in a statement on Thursday the consultation committee for its $550 billion U.S.-bound investment package held an online meeting to discuss potential projects.

Participants included the U.S. Department of Commerce and Department of Energy, and from Japan, the ministries of foreign affairs, finance and industry, along with the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) and Nippon Export and Investment Insurance (NEXI).

Japan and the United States confirmed they will continue to work closely together toward project development, the statement said.