Takagi Visits the UAE

Parliamentary Vice-Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Takagi visited the UAE from Sunday, November 1, through Wednesday, November 4, 2026, and exchanged views with dignitaries from various countries in connection with his attendance at the ADIPEC opening ceremony. He also met with UAE Minister of Energy and Infrastructure Suhail Al Mazrouei and Sultan Al Jaber, ADNOC Group CEO, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, and Special Envoy to Japan.

ADIPEC is regarded as one of the world's largest exhibitions and conferences in the oil and natural gas industry. Vice-Minister Takagi attended its opening ceremony alongside UAE cabinet ministers, government dignitaries from other countries, and executives of international oil companies. He met with Jaber, Mazrouei, and Joseph Schow, Alberta, Canada's Minister of Jobs, Economy, Trade and Immigration, among others. He expressed appreciation for past cooperation with Japan and exchanged views on deepening cooperation going forward.

The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry established the Japan Pavilion under the theme “Solutions for Strengthening Energy Security.” It showcased advanced technologies from Japanese companies, including decarbonization technologies such as LNG and hydrogen and ammonia production, transportation, and utilization; drones for inspecting and monitoring oil and gas facilities; and plant digitalization and measurement technologies. The Vice-Minister toured the pavilion and exhibit booths operated by JOGMEC, Japanese companies, ADNOC, and others, and exchanged views with stakeholders on business in Abu Dhabi, future developments, and the current state of energy markets, including decarbonization.

In his meeting with Minister Mazrouei, Takagi expressed appreciation for the UAE's role in ensuring stable crude oil supplies to Japan and stabilizing international crude oil markets, and discussed strengthening cooperation in the energy sector. In his meeting with Jaber, he exchanged views on cooperation to expand stable supplies of crude oil and other resources, and on deepening Japan-UAE energy cooperation, including LNG and low-carbon fuels.

Since 1989, JOGMEC has conducted energy-related training programs to build long-term personal networks that contribute to stable energy supplies. It invites to Japan engineers and policy and planning staff from government agencies and national oil companies in oil- and gas-producing countries. At JOGMEC Alumni Reception 2026 in Abu Dhabi, the Vice-Minister delivered opening remarks to program alumni and engaged with alumni, ADNOC executives, UAE government representatives, Japanese companies operating in the UAE, and others.