Australia's ambassador to Japan looks forward to expanding energy cooperation with Japan

On the 9th, Australia's Ambassador to Japan, Andrew Sheeler, expressed his hopes for expanding ties with Japan in the energy field, bearing in mind that China is increasing its economic coercion in the Asia-Pacific region. The press conference was held at the Japan National Press Club in Tokyo.

Mr. Sheeler pointed out that Australia is Japan's largest supplier of liquefied natural gas (LNG), and stressed that ``we have never lacked supply, even during the coronavirus pandemic and the financial crisis.'' ``Our two countries' economies are complementary. Australia brings resources and Japan brings technology, so we can shape the energy system of the future,'' he said, calling for further cooperation in the field of renewable energy.

Australia has decided to introduce an improved version of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer Mogami in its next naval frigate construction plan. "A generation ago, it would have been unthinkable for Australia to choose a Japanese-designed warship," he said, explaining that cooperation in the defense field is also a sign of trust between the two countries.