Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Hagiuda will visit France and other countries to attend the IEA = Ministerial Board of Directors of the International Energy Agency, which will start on the 23rd.
He will work with countries to discuss measures to reduce their dependence on Russia.
Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Hagiuda will travel to France and Belgium to attend the IEA's Ministerial Council and exchange views with the European Commission's ministers.
Of these, the IEA, which will start on the 23rd, will discuss measures to reduce energy dependence on Russia in light of the military invasion of Ukraine.
Specifically, the themes are to secure new suppliers and invest in LNG = liquefied natural gas in order to reduce the dependence on Russian natural gas.
In Japan, the government and major trading companies are deeply involved in oil and gas development projects in Sakhalin, the Russian Far East.
Japan intends to make it an important business for the stable supply of energy, and to clarify its strict stance toward Russia while ensuring energy security according to the circumstances of each country.
In Belgium, Minister Hagiuda will hold talks with the ministers of the European Commission and exchange opinions on deepening relations with the EU and cooperation with volunteer countries in light of the situation in Ukraine.