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Minister Muto Holds Meeting with Dr. Fatih Birol, Executive Director of the International Energy Agency (IEA)

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March 27, 2025

External Economic Policy

On Thursday, March 27, Mr. Muto Yoji, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry held a meeting with Dr. Fatih Birol, Executive Director of the IEA, to exchange views on the current energy situation and future collaboration with the IEA to enhance energy security.

During the meeting, they confirmed the importance of energy security and the IEA’s role in this field amid the increasingly uncertain future energy landscape in face of the Russian aggression against Ukraine and the tensions in the Middle East. They agreed on the need to further strengthen the cooperative relationship between Japan and the IEA in various fields, including LNG and nuclear energy. Additionally, Dr. Fatih Birol endorsed the 7th Strategic Energy Plan, formulated in February this year, as a well-balanced plan.

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International Affairs Division, Agency for Natural Resources and Energy