Press Releases: Joint Press Release of the Japan-United States Strategic Energy Partnership

Press Releases: Joint Press Release of the Japan-United States Strategic Energy Partnership
Media Note

Office of the Spokesperson

Washington, DC

October 29, 2018

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The text of the following press release was released by the Governments of the United States of America and Japan.

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The United States and Japan emphasized their commitment to strengthening energy security and promoting energy access during the second meeting of the Japan-United States Strategic Energy Partnership in Tokyo, Japan, on October 24, 2018. The United States and Japan committed to work together to promote open and competitive energy markets, including the development of a global market for natural gas. They also confirmed the importance of working closely to expand public-private partnerships and foster business-to-business connections. A broad range of U.S. and Japanese government agencies identified avenues to expand cooperation to advance energy sector development that promotes regional integration and adheres to principles of good governance, respect for the interests of all stakeholders, and transparency in bidding and financing.

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Published October 29, 2018 at 03:54PM
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