Japan stays quiet on suspected killing of Saudi journalist in effort to maintain ties
The Japanese government has maintained a low-profile approach regarding the suspected murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi at a Saudi consulate in Turkey, as all of the countries concerned are considered important partners for Tokyo. The government hopes that the case will be resolved quickly ...
Japan, Saudi officials agree to accelerate efforts to realize joint projects
Economy ministers of Japan and Saudi Arabia agreed Tuesday to accelerate efforts to implement joint economic projects in the Middle Eastern country, including ones intended to improve business and investment environments there. Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Hiroshige Seko and Adel Fakeih, Saudi Arabia's minister ...
Abe courts Saudi king as pair agree to launch study on special economic zones
Saudi Arabian King Salman bin Abdul-Aziz al-Saud and Prime Minister Shinzo Abe agree to push forward on special deregulated economic zones to attract Japanese firms to the Middle Eastern country.
Saudi Arabia's King Salman begins Japan visit together with mammoth delegation
King Salman bin Abdul-Aziz al-Saud of Saudi Arabia and his large delegation began a four-day Japan visit Sunday, marking the first trip to the country by a Saudi king in 46 years. Salman is scheduled to meet with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and have a ...
Japanese, Saudi Arabian ministers meet, agree to cooperate on Internet of Things, renewable energy
Japan and Saudi Arabia agreed Sunday to advance bilateral cooperation in fields such as network-connected devices and renewable energy, Japanese officials said. In the first meeting held in the Saudi capital to support the Mideast country's structural reform drive and help Japanese companies to make ...
Saudi Arabia eager to serve as window to Japanese culture
Saudi Arabia is eager to become a gateway to Japan and its culture in the Middle East as it seeks to deepen economic relations between the two nations, the minister of culture and information for the kingdom, Adel Zaid Altoraifi, said Friday. In an interview, ...
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Saudi Arabian Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman affirmed Thursday their resolve to work together to achieve planned reforms of the Saudi economy with the potential to deliver significant benefits to Japan. The deputy crown prince, a son of King ...
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.
