Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to Japan, Ghazi bin Faisal bin Zagr, welcomed the newly appointed Japanese ambassador to the Kingdom, Morino Yasunari, at the Saudi Embassy in Tokyo.  During their meeting, the two ambassadors discussed the robust and longstanding bilateral relationship between Saudi Arabia and Japan, and explored ways to enhance cooperation across various sectors. Ambassador Bin Zagr expressed his sincere wishes for Ambassador Morino’s success in his new role and extended his hopes for a pleasant stay in the Kingdom.  Ambassador Morino’s mission comes at a significant time, as Saudi Arabia and Japan approach the 70th anniversary of their diplomatic relations in 2025. Bin Zagr also held talks with Chairman of the Japan-Middle East/Africa Relations Committee Keizai Doyukai, discussing strategies to bolster investment and innovation partnerships between Japan, Saudi Arabia and other countries across the Middle East and Africa.  Both sides highlighted the importance of building stronger ties to support sustainable economic growth and development in these regions. Before his recent appointment as Japan’s ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Morino served as the Japanese ambassador to Kuwait.  During his tenure, he worked on strengthening economic and diplomatic relations, such as cooperation in the energy and environmental sectors, and encouraged educational and cultural exchanges.  In Kuwait, Morino focused on areas including hydrogen and ammonia technology as part of Japan’s push for carbon neutrality, reflecting his broader interest in enhancing Japan’s partnerships in the Middle East.