Minister Akazawa Attends G7 Energy and Finance Ministers Online Meeting
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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.
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Minister Akazawa participated in a G7-level online meeting convening Energy and Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors to discuss the effects of Middle East developments on global energy supply, demand, and broader economic conditions. The meeting, chaired by France, included representatives from IEA, IMF, World Bank, and OECD. A joint communiqué was issued as an outcome.
For energy-sector stakeholders, this G7 ministerial dialogue signals continued international attention on energy security risks stemming from Middle East instability. Companies operating in oil, gas, or energy trading should monitor the published communiqué for policy signals that may affect market outlooks or regulatory approaches in G7 member states.
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- 2026-03-30
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- Virtual
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Japanese March 30, 2026
Energy and Environment Policy On Monday, March 30, the G7 Energy and Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors held an online meeting. Mr. Akazawa Ryosei, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, attended the meeting.
The G7 Energy and Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors held an online meeting under the chairmanship of the French Republic. From Japan, Mr. Akazawa Ryosei, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, Ms. Katayama Satsuki, Minister of Finance, and Mr. Ueda Kazuo, Governor of the Bank of Japan, attended the meeting. The meeting was also attended by the representatives of the International Energy Agency (IEA), the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the World Bank, and the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).
Participants discussed solidarity among the G7 members, after sharing the latest developments regarding the impact of the current situation in the Middle East on energy supply and demand and economic activities.
As an outcome of this meeting, the G7 Finance Ministers, Central Bank Governors, and Energy Ministers issued a joint statement.
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