Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan met with Japan’s Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya on Monday in Tokyo for the second Japan-Saudi Arabia Foreign Ministerial Level Strategic Dialogue.

The meeting focused on enhancing collaboration between the two nations and exploring opportunities for a stronger future.

Prince Faisal emphasized that 2025, marking the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries, offers a significant opportunity for cooperation, particularly with the upcoming Osaka Expo.

The two officials signed a memorandum of understanding on a strategic partnership and agreed to implement visa waivers for diplomats and officials from both countries.

Iwaya expressed Japan’s commitment to partnering with Saudi Arabia to promote peace and stability in the Middle East.

Both leaders highlighted the importance of collaboration between the private and public sectors of their nations.