The leaders of Nissan Motor Co. and Renault SA met Thursday for the first time since the French automaker appointed new leadership in the wake of former chief Carlos Ghosn's arrest more than two months ago over alleged financial misconduct.
During the discussions in Amsterdam, Nissan CEO Hiroto Saikawa and Renault Chairman Jean-Dominique Senard are expected to reaffirm their commitment to maintaining an alliance that has grown into one of the world's largest car manufacturing groups.
The two are likely to hold off on negotiating major changes to the capital tie-up, including a possible full-fledged merger that is believed to have been under consideration by the French government, Renault's top shareholder.