Japan and a group of Arab economies agreed Monday to strengthen their ties to improve water conditions in the region, including through a proposed intergovernmental policy dialogue that could help Japanese firms find new business opportunities.
Entering the water development industry is a crucial issue for the government, which is seeking to place Japanese companies in a position to compete with rival European “water majors” that develop, construct and manage water utility systems in developing economies.
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