At the plenary session of the Valdai Discussion Club meeting held in Moscow, President Putin said there had been no change in relations with Japan and expressed support for Japanese companies continuing to operate in Russia.
Russian President Vladimir Putin said at the final plenary session of the Valdai Discussion Club meeting held in Moscow that “there has been no change in Russia’s stance” toward Japan, indicating his intention to continue economic cooperation.
According to the organizers present, 120 people from 40 countries, including Japan, attended. Putin criticized Japan’s sanctions against Russia while saying that he supported Japanese companies continuing to operate in Russia.
The remarks once again demonstrated an emphasis on Japan-Russia economic relations amid the international situation surrounding the invasion of Ukraine. The article does not provide details of specific areas of cooperation based on signatures or official documents, but continued economic cooperation is envisaged.
The meeting was held in Moscow in the presence of experts from multiple countries, including Japan.