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On 15-19 May 2023, ahead of the G7 summit in Hiroshima, a delegation of seven Members chaired by Ms Christel Schaldemose (S&D) travelled to Japan. The main aim of the delegation was to learn about the Japanese regulatory approach to digital products and services, as Japan is one of the world leaders in the sector, with over 300 registered AI-related companies.

On 3-7 April 2023, an IMCO delegation of seven Members travelled to Singapore. Primarily, the delegation wanted to focus on customs, which is one of the core responsibilities of the Committee. The members of the delegation were Ms Maria Grapini (S&D), Mr Andreas Schwab (EPP), Mr Ivan Štefanec (EPP), Ms Tsvetelina Penkova (S&D), Mr Morten Løkkegaard (Renew), Ms Alessandra Basso (ID), and Mr Adam Bielan (ECR).

On 20-22 February 2023, an IMCO mission of four Members and the IMCO Chair travelled to Helsinki (Finland) and Tallinn (Estonia) to look into the circular economy and e-government initiatives in both countries.

A Delegation of five IMCO MEPs, led by Chair Ms Anna Cavazzini, visited Ireland from 19 to 21 December 2022 to see first hand the effects of the EU-UK Withdrawal and Trade & Cooperation Agreements, and the related Protocol on Northern Ireland. Briefings were received on the perspectives of the Irish Government, representatives of business and consumers, and two private sector businesses, whose activities in Ireland North and South depend on the Protocol for future commercial success.

During the joint IMCO-LIBE meeting of 11 May, Parliament's co-rapporteurs Brando Benifei and Dragoș Tudorache presented their draft report on the new Artificial Intelligence Act.