Thursday, April 06, 2006

Bilateral Relations: Japan and Saudi Arabia to boost cooperation

Japanese officials have said that Japan and Saudi Arabia have agreed to strive to boost Japan's investment and personnel training in Saudi Arabia, to promote employment of the young population.

Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Toshihiro Nikai and visiting Saudi Arabian Economy and Planning Minister Khaled ibn Muhammad al-Qusaibi, said that Japan's technical aid is vital in such areas as auto repairs, plastics processing and development of small businesses.