Tokyo, December 01, 2022, SPA – Saudi Minister of Municipal, Rural Affairs and Housing, Majid bin Abdullah Al-Hogail, has met with the Japanese State Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, TOYODA Toshiro, in Tokyo. The two sides discussed cooperation prospects in the municipality, housing, and smart cities sectors, how to benefit from the experiences of the two countries in this field, and exchange experiences, in addition to discussing issues of common interest. The minister and the accompanying delegation toured the Crisis and Disaster Control Center, which will participate in Expo 2027. The Minister invited the Japanese side to visit the Kingdom and learn about the development it is witnessing in all fields. During the visit, a memorandum of cooperation in housing was signed between the two Ministries, which will result in the exchange of expertise and successful experiences in this field in addition to strengthening cooperation for the benefit of the two countries. Japan is the second stop on Minister Al-Hogail's Asian tour, where he met with several government officials and leaders from the private sector to learn about their experiences in the service fields. --SPA 15:44 LOCAL TIME 12:44 GMT 0018 www.spa.gov.sa/w1820833