TOKYO: Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan on Monday said Osaka Expo 2025 was an “important opportunity” to strengthen collaboration between Japan and the Kingdom.
At the second Japan-Saudi Arabia Foreign Ministerial Level Strategic Dialogue meeting in Tokyo, Prince Faisal met with his Japanese counterpart Takeshi Iwaya.
The two officials discussed collaboration and “working together for a better future.”
Prince Faisal also emphasized that this year marks the 70th anniversary of the two nations’ diplomatic relations.
The two officials signed a memorandum of understanding on the strategic partnership, and visa waivers for the two countries’ diplomats and officials.
Iwaya said he was looking forward to further collaboration between the two nations’ private and public sectors.
Japan wants to work with Saudi Arabia to help achieve peace and stability in the Middle East, added Iwaya.
