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METI Minister Saito Holds Meeting with Ms. Madeleine King, Australia’s Minister for Resources and Minister for Northern Australia

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January 29, 2024

Energy and Environment Policy

On Monday, January 29, Mr. Saito Ken, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, held a meeting with Ms. Madeleine King, Australia’s Minister for Resources and Minister for Northern Australia, to exchange views on cooperation between Japan and Australia in the fields of resources and energy.

During the meeting, Minister Saito expressed his respect for Minister King’s efforts for securing a stable supply of LNG and coal. The two ministers agreed that a stable supply of resources, such as LNG and coal, should be ensured by developing a trustworthy investment environment, and to continue cooperation toward strengthening the supply chain of critical minerals. They also concurred on broadening the scope of cooperation to include to decarbonization and innovation including hydrogen, ammonia, and CCUS/carbon recycling with the aim of contributing to decarbonization of the Asian region under  the Asia Zero Emission Community (AZEC) concept.

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

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