Hiroshige Seko

Japan comments on U.S. ban on importing Iranian oil

Japan comments on U.S. ban on importing Iranian oil

Japan expects a limited impact from the U.S. decision not to renew waivers previously granted on Iran oil import sanctions, the country’s trade and industry minister Hiroshige Seko said. Speaking at a regular …

Japan set to prepare for resuming Iran oil imports

Japan set to prepare for resuming Iran oil imports

Japanese buyers of Iranian crude are expected to prepare for resuming oil imports from Tehran after the country was granted a waiver from U.S. sanctions, Japanese trade minister Hiroshige Seko said. “It would …

Russia, Japan to carry out over 120 joint activities in 2018

Russia, Japan to carry out over 120 joint activities in 2018

Moscow and Tokyo plan to carry out more than 120 joint political, economic, and cultural activities in 2018, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Olga Golodets said ahead of a meeting with Japan’s Minister of Economy, Trade and …