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IRAN JAPAN RELATIONS

JAPAN
Jan 9, 2017
Former Foreign Minister Masahiko Komura cancels Iran visit
Former Foreign Minister Masahiko Komura has canceled a trip to Tehran following the death of former Iranian President Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani, the government said.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jan 4, 2017
Japan's Inpex in running for Azadegan oil field deal, Iranian official says
As the firm begins intense negotiations, a high-ranking Iranian official says it is a strong candidate for the contract.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Dec 8, 2016
Japan to offer $2.2 million to Iran for nuclear safety cooperation
Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida said Japan has decided to offer Iran around €2.05 million ($2.2 million) for nuclear safety initiatives to help the Middle Eastern state implement its historic nuclear deal with the West.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / FOCUS
Sep 14, 2016
Iran oil terminal offers Japan priority deals as a 'thank you' for support
The Persian Gulf's biggest oil terminal, located on Iran's Kharg Island, is appealing for greater Japanese trade. Officials say they plan to reward Japan for its support during the years of sanctions with priority in deals and investment.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Sep 4, 2016
Tehran open to Japanese investment, happy with $10 billion credit line, deputy foreign minister says
Deputy Foreign Minister Kentaro Sonoura and his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi agreed Saturday in Tehran to foster Japanese investment in the Middle Eastern nation following the lifting of international sanctions in January.
JAPAN / Politics
Aug 21, 2016
Japanese ambassador to Iran briefly detained at April dinner; reason unclear
The Japanese Embassy in Tehran said Sunday that Ambassador Hiroyasu Kobayashi was briefly detained and questioned in a raid by security forces in April and that a protest had been lodged with the Iranian Foreign Ministry.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Aug 21, 2016
Iran woos Japan with huge natural gas endeavor but commitments elude
After about a half-hour drive on an almost straight road by car from an airport in Assaluyeh on the Persian Gulf coast in southern Iran, high stacks emitting orange flames of burning natural gas begin to come into view against a backdrop of mountains.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Feb 5, 2016
Japan signs investment pact with Iran to boost economic ties
Japan and Iran signed a bilateral investment pact Friday in a bid to give Japanese firms an edge in the global rush for access to the resource-rich nation.
JAPAN
Jan 22, 2016
Japan lifts nuclear sanctions on Iran
Japan on Friday lifted sanctions on Iran, falling in line with major world powers after the United Nations' Atomic Energy Agency confirmed last weekend that Tehran had fully taken steps to curb its disputed nuclear program.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jan 6, 2016
Impact on Japan from Saudi-Iranian strife likely to be minimal; mediator role possible: experts
Middle East experts say the execution of a senior Shiite cleric by Saudi Arabia will have minimal economic effect on Japan.
BUSINESS
Aug 10, 2015
Tokyo gets Tehran's blessing toward restoring oil imports to pre-sanctions levels
Japan can boost crude oil and natural gas imports from Iran to levels seen before sanctions were stepped up against Tehran, Iranian Oil Minister Bijan Namdar Zangeneh said Sunday.
BUSINESS
Jul 20, 2015
Iran official says Japan may be allowed to rejoin oil field project
A senior Iranian Oil Ministry official said Monday that it may be possible for Japan to resume participation in an oil field development project from which it withdrew nearly five years ago due to effects of strengthened U.S. sanctions against Tehran over its nuclear ambitions.
JAPAN / Politics
Sep 24, 2014
Japanese, Iranian leaders discuss Islamic State, Iran's nuclear program
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Iranian President Hassan Rouhani agreed Tuesday to initiate regular contact over threats raised by the newly emerged Islamic State militant group in the Middle East, a Japanese official said.
JAPAN
Nov 11, 2013
Japan, Iran pledge continued efforts on nuclear issue
Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida and his Iranian counterpart, Mohammad Javad Zarif, agreed Sunday that their countries will continue efforts for an early resolution of issues related to Iran's nuclear program.

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