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Japan and Türkiye See COP31 as Chance to Expand Energy Cooperation
Japan sees Türkiye’s COP31 summit as a chance to expand energy cooperation.
Japanese Ambassador Tamura Masami said the countries share concerns about energy security because both rely heavily on imported energy.
He said they want to improve energy efficiency and make greater use of renewable power, including Türkiye’s wind, solar and hydropower.
A Türkiye-Japan Energy Forum, set up after a 2024 agreement, is intended to support practical projects.
The countries also see scope for companies to work together in other regions, including Central Asia, Africa, the Middle East and Europe.
Hydrogen is one possible area for future cooperation, although Tamura said its development will take time.
A Japan Pavilion is planned at COP31 to showcase technologies and give Turkish and Japanese stakeholders a place to exchange ideas.
Japan sees Türkiye’s hosting of COP31 as an opportunity to expand cooperation on energy security, renewable energy and energy efficiency.
Japanese Ambassador to Ankara Tamura Masami said the summit could mark a new milestone in bilateral relations.
The countries share challenges linked to high dependence on imported energy, according to Tamura.
A Türkiye-Japan Energy Forum, established after a 2024 memorandum of understanding, is intended to promote concrete cooperation.
Japan plans to showcase climate and energy technologies at a pavilion during COP31.
- Who
- Japan and Türkiye, represented in the article by Japanese Ambassador to Ankara Tamura Masami.
- What
- They see COP31 as an opportunity to deepen cooperation on energy security, renewable energy and energy efficiency.
- When
- Ahead of COP31. The summit date is not stated.
- Where
- Türkiye, which is hosting COP31.
- Why
- Both countries face challenges from high dependence on imported energy and seek to develop sustainable energy and tackle climate change.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Türkiye and Japan marked the centenary of their diplomatic ties.
The countries signed a memorandum of understanding that led to the Türkiye-Japan Energy Forum.
Tamura discussed opportunities to expand energy cooperation at the summit.
Japan plans to have a pavilion showcasing technologies addressing climate change and energy challenges.
- Summit host
- Türkiye
- Energy cooperation forum
- Türkiye-Japan Energy Forum
- Memorandum of understanding
- Signed in 2024
- Diplomatic ties centenary
- 2024
- Japanese company in Türkiye
- Hitachi Energy has operated in Kocaeli since 1965
What people are saying
We completely resonate with the stance of the government of Türkiye to make COP31 an implementation phase of commitments
All kinds of joint cooperation between Japanese and Turkish companies are really useful
At the end of the day, it is private companies that really make a difference in the results in this area