Minister Akazawa Attends G7 Energy and Finance Ministers Online Meeting

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:33:21 +0000
Energy

Minister Akazawa Ryosei of Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry attended the G7 Energy and Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors online meeting held on March 30, 2026, chaired by France. Also attending from Japan were Finance Minister Katayama Satsuki and Bank of Japan Governor Ueda Kazuo, alongside representatives from IEA, IMF, World Bank, and OECD. Participants discussed the impact of the Middle East situation on global energy supply, demand, and economic activities, resulting in a joint statement.