Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi said this afternoon IEA Executive Director Birol visited the prime minister's residence, their first meeting since March, and she briefed him on Japan's ongoing policy measures. She said Japan urged free, transparent energy trade, international cooperation on oil reserves and closer producer–consumer cooperation.

2026-09-14

Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi said this afternoon IEA Executive Director Birol visited the prime minister's residence, their first meeting since March, and she briefed him on Japan's ongoing policy measures. She said Japan urged free, transparent energy trade, international cooperation on oil reserves and closer producer–consumer cooperation.