Japan's Ishiba aims for resource partnerships with Central Asia outreach

PM's adviser embarks on regional tour to promote energy and mineral development

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Kazakhstan is a significant producer of oil as well as key mineral resources such as uranium. © Reuters

KANA BABA

TOKYO -- Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba seeks to advance his resource diplomacy agenda with a senior adviser's trip to Central Asia this week, hoping to leverage the technical capabilities of Japanese companies to support energy and mineral development in the region.

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