We are excited to announce that the Chair of the State of Qatar in Islamic Area Studies at Waseda University will be organizing the Majlis@Waseda on May 23, 2025. We would like to share with you some important details about the event:
Saudi Arabia and Japan: Multi-layered Reciprocal Relations, 1955-2025
Dr. Koji Muto
Chief Representative, Saudi Arabia Research Institute
May 23, 17:30-19:00
Waseda University Building 3, Room 306
In 2025, Saudi Arabia and Japan will commemorate the 70th anniversary of their diplomatic relations.
This majlis offers a structured analysis of the evolution of their bilateral ties since 1955, highlighting the transformation from a resource-based economic relationship to a comprehensive strategic partnership. Central to this transition is the “oil for technology” framework, where Saudi energy resources have been exchanged for Japanese technological expertise. A focal point is the Saudi–Japan Vision 2030, launched in 2016, which redefines the relationship by promoting mutual economic revitalization through investment, innovation, and human capital development. This majlis will explore historical shifts, current achievements, and future challenges.
To register: https://forms.gle/NHwJJZMmwjNemrTX7
