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Minister AKAZAWA Holds Online Meeting with the UAE’s H.E. Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, Group CEO of ADNOC, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, and Special Envoy to Japan
April 2, 2026
On Thursday, April 2, Mr. AKAZAWA Ryosei, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, held an online meeting with H.E. Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, Group CEO of Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, and Special Envoy to Japan of the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
During the meeting, Minister AKAZAWA expressed his sympathy for the damage caused in the UAE by the Iranian attacks and stated his appreciation for the utilization of joint oil storage between Japan and the UAE. Minister AKAZAWA also requested the UAE’s cooperation in ensuring a stable energy supply, including the smooth shipment of crude oil destined for Japan.
Furthermore, Minister AKAZAWA emphasized that the UAE is an important strategic partner for Japan, and the two ministers agreed to continue strengthening economic cooperation.
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