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Japan and Mexico Enhance Energy Cooperation Amid Supply Disruptions

4/21/2026

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On April 21, 2026, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (Japan) and President Claudia Sheinbaum (Mexico) spoke by phone to coordinate energy cooperation amid disruptions in oil and gas supplies tied to the Iran war.
Takaichi proposed a dialogue on economic security and asked Mexico to back Japanese companies.
The leaders agreed to strengthen bilateral trade relations.
Sheinbaum called the discussion productive and stressed investment and closer Japan-Mexico cooperation.

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Story summary

On April 21, 2026, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (Japan) and President Claudia Sheinbaum (Mexico) spoke by phone to coordinate energy cooperation amid disruptions in oil and gas supplies tied to the Iran war.
Takaichi proposed a dialogue on economic security and asked Mexico to back Japanese companies.
The leaders agreed to strengthen bilateral trade relations.
Sheinbaum called the discussion productive and stressed investment and closer Japan-Mexico cooperation.