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and to enhance the prospects for joint cooperation and ways to develop it in various
fields, within the framework of the comprehensive strategic partnership initiative that
was launched during the visit of Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan,

Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Council, to Japan in
September 2022.

During the visit, Dr. Sultan Al Jaber met with Kamikawa Yoko, Japanese Minister of

Foreign Affairs, Ken Saito, Minister of Economy, Trade, and Industry, Taro Kono,
Minister for Digital Transformation, and Yoshimasa Hayashi, Chief Cabinet Secretary of

Japan.

Dr. Al Jaber also met with Chief Executive Officers of Japan Bank for International

Cooperation (JBIC), Ineos, Mitsui & Co., Inpex, Jira, Itochu, Hitachi, and SoftBank
Group.

The visit witnessed the signing and announcement of new strategic and vital

partnerships between the two countries. A memorandum of Understanding was signed
between ADNOC and the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) for green

financing worth $3 billion. A Memorandum of Cooperation was also signed regarding
strategic reserves between ADNOC and the Natural Resources and Energy Agency
(affiliated with the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry - METI) aimed at

enhancing cooperation between the two countries in the field of energy and ensure its
security and sustainability.

During his meeting with Kamikawa Yoko, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Sultan praised
the UAE-Japanese relations, which are witnessing remarkable development within the

framework of the comprehensive strategic partnership. The talks included the latest
developments in the implementation of joint projects, programs and initiatives and

enhancing cooperation horizons.

Dr. Sultan Al Jaber also met with Ken Saito, Japanese Minister of Economy, Trade, and
Industry.

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