Development of the Russian Far East and the Sea of ​​Japan as a single economic sphere December 18 22:16

Foreign Minister Mogi visiting Russia attended a committee meeting to discuss economic cooperation between Russia and Japan, and deepened cooperation with a view to developing the Russian Far East and Japan's region on the Sea of ​​Japan as one economic zone. I confirmed that I would go.

Foreign Minister Mogi attended a meeting with Oreshkin, Minister for Economic Development, at a committee meeting in Skolkovo on the outskirts of Moscow to discuss economic cooperation between Japan and Russia.

Among them, Mr. Motegi said, “The potential for Japan and Russia to expand trade is extremely high. I would like to work together to raise the economy as a whole.” I look forward to it. "

He also confirmed that cooperation will be deepened with a view to developing the Russian Far East and Japan's Sea of ​​Japan as a single economic zone.

In order to promote human exchange, both parties attended the opening ceremony of the event that will be held until next year, and agreed to coordinate in the direction to be held in Hokkaido in the first half of next year.

After that, Mr. Motegi said, “I was able to have a very positive and meaningful discussion. I would like to produce results one by one.”

Oreshkin Economic Development Minister "Cooperation in the hydrogen energy field"

Oreshkin Economic Development Minister said at the plenary meeting on the 18th, “Our cooperation is proceeding smoothly based on the eight cooperation plans proposed by Prime Minister Abe,” and “Trade, investment, tourism and high-tech “The relationship between the two countries is going to a higher level and a new level,” he expressed hope for further expansion of the relationship between Japan and Russia.

And in a joint press release, “I would like to promote cooperation with Japan not only on oil and natural gas, which we have been dealing with for a long time, but also on a new field of hydrogen energy,” the next generation that does not emit carbon dioxide. He stressed that he is ready to cooperate with Japan on the development of hydrogen, which is expected as an energy source.

In addition, regarding the “Regional Exchange Year” between Japan and Russia that will be carried out from next year to next year, he said, “I hope that exchanges will proceed between Japanese local governments and local cities in Russia.”