Japan and Romania discuss nuclear and hydrogen cooperation

The Parliamentary Secretary of Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), Kato, met with Cristian-Silviu Busoi, Deputy Minister of Energy of Romania, on 26 September 2025 to exchange views on energy policy trends and cooperation.

• Main announcement/action: The officials confirmed the outcomes of the 2nd Central and Eastern Europe mission (June 2025) and exchanged views on cooperation under the joint statement signed between METI and the Romanian Ministry of Energy, specifically discussing nuclear and hydrogen cooperation possibilities. No specific project financing or implementation timelines were announced at this meeting.
• Background and details: Participants named include Parliamentary Secretary Kato and Deputy Minister Cristian-Silviu Busoi; the meeting references materials and images hosted by METI (two image links provided). For further inquiries, contact provided: Director Oe, International Division, ANRE, METI; phone +81-3-3501-1511 (ext 4491); email bzl-kokusaika-france@meti.go.jp. Related METI press release on the wider mission (Romania, Bulgaria, Czech Republic) dated July 2025 is linked.