Officials from Japan and Saudi Arabia convened at the Federation of Saudi Chambers in Riyadh on Monday for the Saudi-Japan Business Council meeting, focusing on expanding bilateral business ties. The meeting began with Japanese companies presenting their business activities, followed by Saudi ministries outlining their visions and policy measures to attract investment.
Ambassador Highlights Supply Chain Resilience
Yasunari Morino, Japan's ambassador to Saudi Arabia, expressed hope for further cooperation to strengthen the resilience of supply chains for energy and critical materials. He thanked the federation for hosting the event and praised the Kingdom's efforts to promote peace in the region.
Key Sectors Discussed
Discussions covered a wide range of sectors including healthcare, artificial intelligence, space development, entertainment, and esports. The Japanese Embassy stated that the meeting was a crucial step in developing ties between the two nations.
According to the embassy, the council serves as a platform for both sides to identify new areas of collaboration and deepen existing partnerships. The event underscored the mutual interest in leveraging each other's strengths to drive economic growth and innovation.
