Minister Nishimura Holds Meeting with H.E. Ms. Dubravka Djedovic Handanovic, Minister of Mining and Energy, the Republic of Serbia

In the meeting, the two ministers exchanged views on issues such as energy policy and shared the importance of the diversification and decarbonization of energy sources.

Mr. Nishimura Yasutoshi, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, explained that Japan has been advancing the utilization of all energy sources while giving priority to the thorough improvement in energy efficiency and the maximum introduction of renewable energy. H.E. Ms. Dubravka Djedovic Handanovic, Minister of Mining and Energy, stated that the Republic of Serbia hopes to further strengthen cooperation with the Japanese Government and corporations toward expanding the introduction of clean energy technologies including hydropower. 

The two countries confirmed their intention to continue promoting closer ties toward strengthening relations in the energy field.

Division in Charge

International Affairs Division, Commissioner’s Secretariat, Agency for Natural Resources and Energy