takuya kanzaki/Shutterstock Ensuring stable energy supplies topped Japan’s agenda during Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s visits to major suppliers Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar this week.Japan reiterates the need to elevate the “old energy” relationship with Mideast to be more strategic and multilayered by boosting cooperation in new energy sectors.This marks Kishida’s first trip since taking office in October 2021 to the Middle East, where Japan wields little political influence, shortly after China brokered a landmark deal between Saudi Arabia and Iran. Save for later Print Download Share LinkedIn Twitter The Issue
