Japan, Russia to form energy cooperation schedule www.nhk.o.jp
Japanese and Russian ministers have agreed to draw up a work schedule around the end of March to implement energy deals signed during President Vladimir Putin's visit to Japan last month.
The agreement came in a meeting between Japanese Minister for Economic Cooperation with Russia Hiroshige Seko and Russian Energy Minister Alexander Novak in Russia on Thursday.
Governments and companies of the 2 nations signed 80 agreement documents based on an economic cooperation plan presented by Tokyo.
The work schedule will focus on energy deals, including gas and nuclear power.
Ahead of the meeting, Seko met Russian Industry and Trade Minister Denis Manturov. Seko expressed his intention to attend one of Russia's biggest international trade fairs, to be held in the central city of Ekaterinburg in July.
Seko told reporters that he will do his best to increase cooperation in economic and various other areas to build a genuine partnership with Russia.
Published Date:2017-01-13