Japan foreign minister Toshimitsu Motegi leaves today for visits to Saudi Arabia and Oman to exchange views on promoting de‑escalation of the Iran situation and to discuss measures to ensure free, safe navigation. He will reaffirm cooperation with Sa

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Japan foreign minister Toshimitsu Motegi leaves today for visits to Saudi Arabia and Oman to exchange views on promoting de‑escalation of the Iran situation and to discuss measures to ensure free, safe navigation. He will reaffirm cooperation with Saudi Arabia—one of Japan’s largest crude suppliers—and with Oman, an important supplier of crude and LNG, on securing stable energy supplies.

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