Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and ADNOC CEO, held a series of high-level bilateral meetings with senior Japanese government officials and executives from major Japanese private-sector companies.
The discussions, aimed at strengthening UAE-Japan relations, were attended by Shihab Ahmed Al Fahim, UAE Ambassador to Japan. The meetings aimed to enhance cooperation in priority sectors between the two countries.
Dr. Al Jaber met with Toshimitsu Motegi, Japan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, where both sides underscored the depth of the privileged bilateral relations between the two nations and their shared commitment to further strengthening them.
They also praised the continuous development of ties within the framework of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two countries.
The meeting reviewed the progress of cooperation between the two nations across various sectors and explored new avenues to further strengthen bilateral ties, focusing on promoting stability and advancing the mutual interests of both countries.
Dr. Al Jaber also met with Ryosei Akazawa, Japan’s Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry. Discussions focused on the latest developments in cooperation in the energy, industry, and advanced technology sectors, as well as opportunities for collaboration in key economic sectors, including conventional and renewable energy, trade, industry, advanced technology, and investment.
The two sides reviewed the latest progress in ongoing negotiations between the UAE and Japan towards concluding a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), aimed at strengthening trade and investment ties and providing an effective platform for building partnerships between the business communities and private sectors of both countries.
The meeting also covered updates on joint projects and explored ways to expand the scope of bilateral cooperation and develop partnerships that serve shared interests and support sustainable economic growth.
During the visit, the UAE minister met representatives of the Japan Cooperation Centre for the Middle East, where its role in supporting economic and industrial relations between the UAE and Japan was reviewed, alongside its efforts to enhance public-private sector cooperation. The meeting also highlighted joint initiatives and programs that contribute to expanding investment partnerships and exchanging expertise in priority sectors.
The visit program included meetings with chief executives of major Japanese companies, including Cosmo Energy Group, active in oil refining, fuels and renewable energy; INPEX, specializing in exploration and production activities; JERA, operating in electricity, liquefied natural gas, hydrogen and ammonia; Mitsui & Co., one of the largest diversified trading and investment companies; and Mizuho Financial Group.
