At the International Energy Forum ministerial meeting, Japan’s minister of economy, trade and industry Akazawa urged oil producers and consumers to deepen cooperation to strengthen Asian oil stockpiles and infrastructure and improve resilience to supply disruptions amid rising Middle East tensions. He said the Asia Zero Emissions Community (AZEC) plans to deepen ties with producing countries and enhance emergency coordination, and Japan aims to act as a bridge between Middle Eastern producers an

At the International Energy Forum ministerial meeting, Japan’s minister of economy, trade and industry Akazawa urged oil producers and consumers to deepen cooperation to strengthen Asian oil stockpiles and infrastructure and improve resilience to supply disruptions amid rising Middle East tensions. He said the Asia Zero Emissions Community (AZEC) plans to deepen ties with producing countries and enhance emergency coordination, and Japan aims to act as a bridge between Middle Eastern producers and Asian states to support global energy supply stability.