Japan Aims to Ensure Safe Passage thru 2 Key Middle East Straits
Tokyo, Aug. 24 (Jiji Press)--Japan is stepping up diplomatic efforts to ensure free and safe navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, both critical transport waterways for Middle East crude oil. Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi visited Saudi Arabia and Oman, both key players in the region, for six days through Saturday mainly for talks with his counterparts from th...
Tokyo, August 24th (Jiji Press) - Japan is intensifying diplomatic efforts to guarantee unimpeded and secure passage through two vital Middle Eastern waterways, the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb. These straits serve as crucial routes for transporting crude oil from the region. Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi embarked on a six-day diplomatic tour to Saudi Arabia and Oman, the two nations playing pivotal roles in the area, for discussions with their respective foreign ministers.
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has also engaged in telephone conversations with several Middle Eastern leaders to foster collaboration. Despite these diplomatic initiatives, some within Takaichi's administration are advocating for face-to-face meetings with Middle Eastern leaders to expedite progress, particularly given the uncertain outcome of U.S.-Iran negotiations to end their ongoing conflict.
During a meeting with Omani Foreign Minister Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi in Muscat, the capital city of Oman, Motegi reaffirmed Japan's commitment to actively supporting the country's ongoing desalination project.
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