TOKYO: The Foreign Ministry in Tokyo on Thursday officially announced the visit of Prime Minister KISHIDA Fumio to Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates and Qatar from July 16 to 19.

During his visit, Prime Minister Kishida will hold meetings with the leaders of these countries to discuss a wide range of topics, such as regional and international affairs, including Ukraine, and bilateral relations, a statement by the ministry said.  

“Through this visit, Prime Minister Kishida intends to confirm cooperation with each country in various fields, including energy, and to promote the maintenance and enhancement of the free and open international order based on the rule of law in light of the outcome of the G7 Hiroshima Summit.”

The statement said an economic mission will accompany Kishida “to expand business opportunities for Japanese enterprises.” 

Kishida is scheduled to depart from Tokyo and arrive at Jeddah on July 16. The Japan-Saudi Arabia Summit and other meetings will be held on the same day. 

On July 17, Kishida will depart from Jeddah, heading to Abu Dhabi and holding the Japan-United Arab Emirates Summit and other meetings. 

Prime Minister Kishida will depart from Abu Dhabi on July 18 for Doha, where the Japan-Qatar Summit will be held, among other bilateral meetings.

Kishida is scheduled to arrive back in Tokyo on July 19.