Parliamentary Vice-Minister Kato Attends the G20 Energy Transitions Ministers’ Meeting

1. G20 Energy Transitions Ministers’ Meeting

(1) Outline

Date:

Friday, October 10, 2025

Participating countries:

G20 members and other countries

Invited international organizations:

The International Energy Agency (IEA), the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), and other energy-related organizations

(2) Details of the discussions

• The meeting discussed certain issues, including the following points: [i] energy security and energy access, [ii] just energy transitions, and [iii] African interconnectivity.
• Parliamentary Vice-Minister Kato emphasized Japan’s consistent advocacy for the simultaneous achievement of decarbonization, economic growth, and energy security, as well as the importance of each country's various pathways toward net zero. He also highlighted the need for a balanced and orderly energy transition and a reliable, stable international market. Furthermore, he welcomed the opportunity to deliver a message of support for the development of Africa’s energy sector at the first G20 hosted in Africa and introduced Japan-Africa collaborative projects agreed upon at TICAD 9 held in Yokohama earlier this year.

2. Bilateral meetings

Taking advantage of the occasion, Parliamentary Vice-Minister Kato held bilateral meetings with ministers from South Africa and the United Kingdom to exchange views on bilateral and multilateral cooperation in the energy sector.

(1) Meeting with Ms. Samantha Jane Graham-Maré, Deputy Minister of Electricity and Energy of the Republic of South Africa

He exchanged views with Deputy Minister Graham-Maré on the outcomes of the meeting and bilateral cooperation in the energy sector, including hydrogen and sustainable fuels.

(2) Meeting with Mr. Michael Shanks, Minister of State for Energy of the United Kingdom

He exchanged views with Minister Shanks on the outcomes of the meeting, the upcoming COP30 in November, and bilateral cooperation in the energy sector, including offshore wind and nuclear energy.

3. Visit to Toyota South Africa Motors Durban plant

During the official trip, Parliamentary Vice-Minister Kato visited the Durban plant of Toyota South Africa Motors, which conducts local automobile production. He received an explanation of the business environment of South Africa’s automotive industry and the company’s efforts and exchanged views on potential public-private collaboration.

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