Kajiyama Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry shows Jan. 14:28
Regarding the growing tensions in the situation in the Middle East following the killing of a commander in Iran by the U.S. military, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Kajiyama said that the country had sufficient oil reserves and continued to procure crude oil from outside the Middle East. Showed the idea to proceed.
"In the Middle East, one of the important regions supporting the world's energy supply, we are seriously concerned about the growing tensions," said Kajiyama, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry. I would like to work with the company to determine the impact on Japan's energy supply. "
He further stated, "Japan has a stockpile of oil exceeding 200 days of domestic consumption, and in the event of an emergency, will take necessary measures in cooperation with the International Energy Agency and related countries." Has no effect on the supply of food.
Regarding the fact that Japan relies on the Middle East for approximately 90% of its crude oil imports, Minister Kajiyama said, "Procurement of crude oil from the Middle East will remain very important in the future, but diversify the sources of crude oil. We will continue our efforts to secure interests and develop resources outside the Middle East in the future, "he said.