Japan calls off business forum after Saudis cancel trip

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Saudi delegation cancels trip to Tokyo - Japan trade organisation

Saudi Minister of Investment Khalid Al-Falih was among the delegation that had been expected to attend the forum, a JETRO official said on Friday, without elaborating.

A separate Saudi-Japan reception hosted by Arab News planned for Sunday was also cancelled, JETRO said. "Nothing has been decided regarding a visit to Japan from Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed ," Japan Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno told reporters. "Japan's relationship with Saudi Arabia is crucial given they are a significant strategic partner. It is important we hold high-level visits between Japan and Saudi Arabia in the near future," Matsuno said.

held talks with South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol on Thursday, pledging stronger ties in energy, defence and construction. Saudi Arabia signed investment agreements worth $30 billion with South Korean companies during the visit.opened in Bangkok, Thailand, on Friday.Our Standards:

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