New Mexico Democratic Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham speaks at Arcosa Wind Towers, Aug. 9, 2023, in Belen, New Mexico. On Wednesday, April 17, 2024, New Mexico’s Democratic governor announced plans for a mid-summer special legislative session that focuses on public safety after a long list initiatives related to crime languished during the standard annual session. Ross D. Franklin/AP File Photo
New Mexico Democratic Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham speaks at Arcosa Wind Towers, Aug. 9, 2023, in Belen, New Mexico. On Wednesday, April 17, 2024, New Mexico’s Democratic governor announced plans for a mid-summer special legislative session that focuses on public safety after a long list initiatives related to crime languished during the standard annual session. Ross D. Franklin/AP File Photo

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham will be in Asia for approximately two weeks, her office announced on Friday. The governor, who departed Saturday, is leading an economic delegation to Singapore and Japan, according to a news release, with an eye toward strengthening business relationships; highlighting “New Mexico’s leadership in advanced energy technologies and computing; and exploring natural gas export opportunities.

“This mission represents a tremendous opportunity to showcase New Mexico’s energy innovation and advanced technology sectors to key international partners,” Lujan Grisham said in a statement. “We’re focusing on creating jobs and attracting investment to our state while strengthening relationships with companies already doing business in New Mexico.”

The governor’s itinerary includes:

meeting with Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong to discuss economic partnerships and opportunities for foreign direct investment in New Mexico.
meeting with the chair of Temasek Holdings, which has investments in New Mexico’s border region.
an energy roundtable in Singapore and tour of “innovative infrastructure projects”
meeting with Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba in Japan to discuss energy and technology partnerships
a briefing at the U.S. Embassy in Japan, as well as a reception for Lujan Grisham
a technology and energy roundtable and meetings with Japan’s premier energy policy experts.

In addition to the governor, New Mexico Economic Development Director Rob Black and Caroline Buerkle, deputy chief operating officer in the Office of the Governor, will be on the trip, which is being paid for by The New Mexico Partnership.

Lujan Grisham leaves Asia on April 29, joins the New Mexico Amigos for meetings in Los Angeles and then returns New Mexico.

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