METI: Minister Hagiuda Holds Video Conference with H.E. Suhail Mohamed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, UAE

On October 25 (Mon.), Mr. Hagiuda Koichi, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, held a video conference with H.E. Suhail Mohamed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure of the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

At the meeting, Minister Hagiuda expressed his gratitude for the stable supply of crude oil to Japan, and in light of the recent rise in crude oil prices, urged cooperation toward stabilizing the international crude oil market by ensuring an ample supply, including through increased production. The ministers also discussed the strengthening of bilateral relations in the energy field, including cooperation on hydrogen, and agreed that they should continue to work together closely.

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Petroleum and Natural Gas Division, Natural Resources and Fuel Department, Agency for Natural Resources and Energy