Japan and the Republic of Korea Issue Joint Press Release on the Enhanced Cooperation on Energy Security and Supply Chain Resilience

During the meeting, both ministers discussed cooperation on energy security and supply chain resilience, which were key agenda items at the summit held in Andong, ROK, between Ms. Takaichi Sanae, Prime Minister of Japan, and H.E. Mr. Lee Jae Myung, President of the Republic of Korea.

The ministers issued a joint press release as one of the outcomes of the leaders’ summit.

Related Material

• Joint Press Release on the Enhancement of Cooperation on Energy Security and Supply Chain Resilience between the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) of Japan and the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resource (MOTIR) of the Republic of Korea(PDF:120KB)

Divisions in Charge

• The Strengthening of Supply Chain Resilience:

  Korea Division, Trade Policy Bureau

• The Expansion of Cooperation Across Asia:

  International Affairs Division, Agency for Natural Resources and Energy

• The Enhancement of Energy Security:

  (1) Crude Oil and Petroleum Products:

  Fuel Supply Infrastructure Policy Division, Natural Resources and Fuel Department, Agency for Natural Resources and Energy

  (2) LNG:

  Energy Resources Development Division, Natural Resources and Fuel Department, Agency for Natural Resources and Energy