The relations of Japan and the Middle Eastern countries

Abstract

In foreign policy, Japan, as well as any state, are reflected new national interests, and change the balance of forces in the world, and the situation in international relations. Especially instability associated with the Privacy Policy of Arab States with regard to oil requires adequate measures by the Japanese government. Based on the changes in the international situation, the Japanese government defines basic directions of cooperation. The Middle Eastern countries are one of the important directions on the foreign policy of Japan. Japan exports about 90% of its oil from these Middle East region, what reflects the importance of these countries. In this context, this article was an attempt to study the development of bilateral relations between Japan and the Middle East at the present stage.