Parliamentary Vice-Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Takeuchi Attends the APEC (Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation) Energy Ministerial Meeting

1．APEC Energy Ministerial Meeting

1. Outline

Date:

Wednesday, August 27, and Thursday, August 28, 2025.

Participants:

APEC Member economies

2. Outline of the discussions

• At the meeting, participants held discussions focusing on three topics: [i] electricity expansion for a stable supply, [ii] strengthening grid security and reliability, and [iii] AI-driven energy innovation.
• Parliamentary Vice-Minister Takeuchi emphasized the growing importance of pursuing various and realistic pathways toward net zero emissions, as well as simultaneously achieving a triple breakthrough of decarbonization, economic growth, and energy security. He also outlined Japan’s policy and initiatives related to the above three topics.
• At the conclusion of the meeting, a joint statement was issued.

3. Related link

• Joint Statement on the 2025 APEC Energy Ministerial Meeting

2．Bilateral meetings with other countries

Taking the opportunity of the ministerial meeting, Parliamentary Vice-Minister Takeuchi held bilateral meetings with ministers and senior officials from the United States, the ROK, and New Zealand to exchange views on matters including bilateral and multilateral cooperation in the energy sector.

1. Meeting with Mr. James Danly, Deputy Secretary of Energy of the United States

Parliamentary Vice-Minister Takeuchi met with Deputy Secretary Danly and exchanged views on matters including bilateral cooperation in the areas of LNG, nuclear energy, and critical minerals.

2. Meeting with Mr. Simon Watts, Minister for Energy of New Zealand

Parliamentary Vice-Minister Takeuchi met Minister Watts and exchanged views on matters including bilateral cooperation in the areas of hydrogen and geothermal power generation.

3. Meeting with Mr. Kim Jung-Kwan, Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy of the ROK

Parliamentary Vice-Minister Takeuchi met with Minister Kim and exchanged views on matters including bilateral cooperation in the areas of hydrogen and ammonia.

Division in Charge

International Affairs Division, Agency for Natural Resources and Energy