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Summary
RIYADH —Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan held talks with Japanese Minister of Foreign Affairs Toshimitsu Motegi at the ministry’s headquarters in Riyadh on Wednesday. The ministers held their third strategic dialogue meeting. In his opening remarks, Prince Faisal underscored the strong and longstanding relationship between Saudi Arabia and Japan, built on trust and mutual respect and spanning decades. The Saudi minister described Japan as an important economic partner for the Kingdom, expressing the Kingdom’s aspiration to further strengthen bilateral relations and capitalize on the economic opportunities available in both countries. “We see promising opportunities to expand cooperation in the areas of investment, energy, resources, supply chains, defense, technology, and the exchange of expertise and capabilities, which will support our priorities and achieve o
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- Saudi Gazette
- Original publication
- 2026-08-19T15:44:49.000Z
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- Publisher-supplied English feed summary
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Saudi Gazette
Originally published in English on Aug 19, 2026.

