Japan, Saudi Arabia to Boost Cooperation Ties Published February 14th, 2021 - 01:00 GMT
Japan imports about 40 percent of its crude oil from the Kingdom, so the peace and stability of Saudi Arabia and the Middle East are directly linked to Japan’s security. (Shutterstock)
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Bilateral cooperation has become wider and deeper
Fumio Iwai, Japan’s recently appointed ambassador to Saudi Arabia, has a long history of service in the Middle East and says he is looking forward to returning to the region and the Kingdom.
“As an Arabic speaker, I have long worked in the countries of the Middle East and served at the Japanese Embassy in Riyadh from 2008 to 2011,” he told Arab News Japan.