The ninth edition of the Abu Dhabi-Japan Economic Council began in Tokyo today to discuss strengthening of economic, commercial and investment cooperation between the two sides, as well as explore new economic opportunities of mutual interest.

The council’s current edition will focus on talks between joint working groups in energy, renewable energy, infrastructure, media, education and human resources development.

The council is chaired by Ahmed Jassem Al Zaabi, Chairman of the Department of Economic Development – Abu Dhabi, and Sasaki Nobuhiko, President of the Japan Cooperation Centre for the Middle East.

The event is being attended by more than 50 senior officials and executive directors of the public and private sectors from the two countries.