Al Jaber meets Japanese premier

Adnoc seeks to expand strategic partnership and investment opportunities

Dr Sultan Ahmad Al Jaber, Minister of State and Group CEO of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, Adnoc, met with Shinzo Abe, Prime Minister of Japan, as well as senior government and corporate leaders, during a visit to Tokyo, as Adnoc seeks to expand strategic partnership and investment opportunities across the entire value chain of its business.

To capitalise on the sharp growth in demand for petrochemical products globally, and particularly across Asia, Adnoc is focusing on significantly expanding its downstream portfolio, while remaining a reliable and trusted supplier of crude oil and refined products.

At the meeting with Japan’s Prime Minister, matters of mutual interest were discussed, as the UAE and Japan seek to advance bilateral economic relations, particularly in the oil, gas and petrochemical sectors.

Strong ties

During the meeting, Al Jaber conveyed the regards of the UAE leadership and reaffirmed the strong, close and longstanding political, economic and trade relationship between the UAE and Japan. Discussions emphasised on the deep strategic partnerships that both the UAE and Japan enjoy across a variety of sectors, in particular in energy. He also elaborated on Adnoc’s new strategic, comprehensive partnership and investment model that will enable the company’s 2030 smart growth strategy to be realised.

“The UAE has deep-rooted relations with Japan that span over four decades. At Adnoc, we place great importance on our strategic partnerships with Japan’s energy sector, which has contributed to a strengthening of the economic ties between our two countries,” said Al Jaber.

During the visit, Al Jaber also met with Kono Taro, Japan’s Foreign Minister, and Hiroshige Seko, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry.