Saudi Arabia and Japan are moving forward with an active strategic council to deepen cooperation in energy, manufacturing, and investment.
Meetings between ministers, financial institutions, and corporate senior officials have taken place in both capitals, outlining a roadmap for long-term collaboration.
This note explores the Saudi-Japanese partnership council, including:
- The leadership and structure of the council
- Status of ongoing energy and hydrogen negotiations
- Involved Saudi and Japanese firms
- Strategic motives and frictions shaping the Riyadh-Tokyo alignment
