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TOKYO: Japanese Prime Minister ISHIBA Shigeru hailed “Saudi Arabia’s leadership on Gaza” and expressed his determination to continue working with the Kingdom to bring stability to the Middle East.
Ishiba made the remarks during a telephone summit with Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Tuesday, during which he expressed his hope that Saudi Arabia would continue to play a leading role in stabilizing the global oil market.
The Foreign Ministry in Tokyo said Crown Prince Mohammad expressed his wish to deepen cooperation with Japan in various fields, including politics, economics, security, and potentially in areas such as technology transfer and cultural exchange.
Ishiba said he would like Japan and Saudi Arabia to expand cooperation in other areas beyond the energy sector, such as clean energy, advanced technology, and entertainment.
With 2025 marking the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries, Prime Minister Ishiba reiterated his commitment to peace and stability in the region and the international community.
The Prime Minister stated that he would like to strengthen the strategic partnership between Japan and Saudi Arabia and work even more closely together to promote these values.
The Crown Prince also expressed his commitment to these goals, stating that Saudi Arabia attaches great importance to its relations with Japan and welcomes further cooperation, according to the Ministry.
The Foreign Ministry also said both leaders shared their concerns about conflicts in the Middle East and the need for all parties concerned to exercise maximum restraint. Prime Minister Ishiba said he appreciated Saudi Arabia’s leadership on Gaza, and the two leaders agreed to continue working closely together to bring about stability in the Middle East.