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Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi and UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and Special Envoy to Japan Sultan Al-Jaber
TOKYO, Dec 17 (KUNA) -- Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi and UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and Special Envoy to Japan Sultan Al-Jaber vowed on Wednesday to further deepen bilateral cooperation under the strategic partnership, Japanآ’s Foreign Ministry said.
During their meeting in Tokyo, Motegi and Al-Jaber agreed to continue utilizing the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership framework to strengthen cooperation across a wide range of areas that will form the foundation for future bilateral ties, including the Japan-UAE Economic Partnership Agreement, which is currently under negotiation, the ministry said in a press release.
Motegi welcomed the diversification of Japan-UAE cooperation under the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership framework, noting that bilateral ties are expanding beyond energy. In response, Al-Jaber expressed his expectation for further strengthening relations between the two countries, according to the ministry.
Motegi also conveyed his appreciation for the UAEآ’s long-standing stable supply of crude oil to Japan, as well as Abu Dhabiآ’s consideration in allowing Japanese companies to participate in upstream crude oil development projects.
In addition, the two sides exchanged views on regional developments and cooperation in international fora. (end)
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