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Leaders
01-05-2025
- Business
- Leaders
Japanese FM Fosters Partnerships with GCC's Secretary-General
Japanese Foreign Minister Iwaya Takeshi met with Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi in Riyadh on Thursday to discuss bilateral relations, according to Arab News. Iwaya noted that the GCC member states are not only important partners for Japan's energy security but also play an increasingly significant role in maintaining peace and stability amid the current turbulent regional and international situation. Meanwhile, Albudaiwi said that the relationship between Japan and the GCC countries are 'of strategic importance,' and that the GCC also hopes to further strengthen such ties. During the meeting, both officials welcomed the first round of negotiations on the Japan-GCC Economic Partnership Agreement, which resumed in December 2024. Japanese FM Fosters Partnerships with GCC's Secretary-General Furthermore, Iwaya and Albudaiwi agreed to collaborate in a vast array of fields such as politics and security, trade and investment. These agreements align with the Japan-GCC Action Plan adopted during the first Japan-GCC Foreign Ministers' Meeting in September 2023. Apart from this, they delved into the latest issues and developments in the Middle East and East Asia, including Gaza, Syria, Iran, the Red Sea, and East Asia. Related Topics: Japan's FM Visits Riyadh to Mark 70 Years of Diplomatic Ties Japanese Masakazu Explores Connections between Culture, Storytelling Saudi Film Festival Highlights Similarities between Saudi, Japanese Cinema Short link : Post Views: 20
Arab News
01-05-2025
- Business
- Arab News
Japan's foreign minister, GCC's secretary-general discuss partnership
RIYADH: Japan's Foreign Minister Iwaya Takeshi has told Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi that Japan 'attaches importance to its partnership with the GCC.' The two officials met in Riyadh on Thursday to discuss the Gulf region's partnership with Japan in energy security. Iwaya added that the GCC region was playing an 'increasingly important role in achieving peace and stability amid the current turbulent regional and international situation.' The Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported that Albudaiwi had said that the relationship between Japan and the GCC member states was of 'strategic importance,' and that the GCC also hoped to further strengthen its relationship with Japan. The two officials welcomed the first round of negotiations on the Japan-GCC Economic Partnership Agreement, which resumed in December 2024. They also agreed to cooperate in a wide range of areas, including politics and security, trade and investment, based on the Japan-GCC Action Plan adopted during the first Japan-GCC Foreign Ministers' Meeting in September 2023. Iwaya and Albudaiwi exchanged views on Gaza, the Syrian Arab Republic, Iran, the Red Sea, and East Asia. They both stressed their intention to further strengthen Japan-GCC relations and to maintain close cooperation through the implementation of the action plan.
