DUBAI: Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida arrived in the UAE on Monday (Jul 17) to discuss cooperation on clean hydrogen, ammonia and recycled carbon fuels ahead of this year's UN climate talks in Dubai. Kishida's visit to the United Arab Emirates, which will host COP28 in November-December, is part of
DUBAI: Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida arrived in the UAE on Monday to discuss cooperation on clean hydrogen, ammonia and recycled carbon fuels ahead of this year's UN climate talks in Dubai.
As the Asian country increases the role of renewables in its energy mix, the Gulf states, too, are moving more towards cleaner energy sources. As the oil-rich UAE gears up to host the COP28 United Nations climate talks, many countries remain far apart on ways to reduce fossil fuels and the global warming they cause.On Monday, Sheikh Mohammed said he held"fruitful and constructive discussions" with Kishida in Abu Dhabi on"developing bilateral relations and advancing the comprehensive strategic partnership between our two countries".
"The initiative will support the ongoing efforts that Saudi Arabia is undertaking to become a hub for clean energy," said a joint statement carried by SPA on Monday. "The Kingdom, based on its commitment to the strategic relationship with Japan in the field of energy, will continue to ensure the security of oil supplies to Japan," he said, in comments published on his ministry's website.
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