Japanese media: The Japanese government plans to send a delegation to Russia in May, possibly to discuss importing crude oil from Russia

Golden Ten Data reported on April 2 that, according to a report by Japan's Kyodo News on April 2, against the backdrop of the US and Israel launching attacks on Iran, the Japanese government plans to send an economic delegation to Russia in May, and importing crude oil from Russia may become a topic of discussion. It is reported that the Japanese government has invited Japanese business giants such as Mitsubishi Corporation and Mitsui & Co. to participate in this visit. Mitsubishi Corporation and Mitsui & Co. have participated in Russia’s “Sakhalin-2” oil and gas project. This project is led by Russia and is subject to US sanctions, but in order to meet energy demands, the Japanese government allows Japanese companies to participate in the project. The Japanese government has also invited Japanese companies involved in Russia’s “Sakhalin-1” oil and gas project to attend this visit.