由 Atsuko Fukase 日本贸易部长 Ryosei Akazawa 呼吁加强产油国与消费国之间的合作，以及在亚洲增加石油储备和基础设施建设，以增强该地区对供应中断的韧性。
Trade Minister Ryosei Akazawa called for stronger cooperation between oil-producing and consuming countries as well as greater oil stockpiling and infrastructure development in Asia, seeking to strengthen the region’s resilience to supply disruptions.
能源安全在中东紧张局势加剧的背景下变得日益重要，Akazawa 在国际能源论坛部长级会议的线上亮相时如此表示。
Energy security has become increasingly important amid heightened tensions in the Middle East, Akazawa said during an online appearance at the International Energy Forum ministerial meeting.
此举反映了日本减少亚洲对石油供应中断脆弱性的努力，特别是那些源自中东不稳定的中断。通过其于四月推出的 POWERR Asia 倡议，日本正寻求通过与产油国的合作，扩大区域石油储备，加强供应链并提升应急响应能力。
The push reflects Japan’s efforts to reduce Asia’s vulnerability to oil supply disruptions, particularly those stemming from instability in the Middle East. Under its POWERR Asia initiative, introduced in April, Japan is seeking to expand regional oil reserves, strengthen supply chains and improve emergency response capabilities through cooperation with energy-producing countries.
该部长还强调了亚洲零排放社区的计划，旨在深化与产油国的合作并加强应急协调。
The minister also highlighted plans by the Asia Zero Emission Community, to deepen cooperation with oil-producing countries and strengthen coordination in emergencies.
Akazawa 还表示，日本旨在成为中东产油国与亚洲国家之间的桥梁，加强地区间合作，为全球能源供应的稳定作出贡献。
Akazawa also said Japan aims to serve as a bridge between Middle Eastern oil producers and Asian countries, strengthening efforts between the regions and contributing to stable global energy supplies.
IEF 部长级会议汇聚了来自超过 60 个主要产油和消费国的能源部长，进行生产者与消费者之间的对话。政府、国际组织和企业参与了关于能源安全、可持续能源投资及贸易的讨论。
The IEF ministerial meeting brings together energy ministers from more than 60 major oil- and gas-producing and consuming countries for dialogue between producers and consumers. Governments, international organizations and companies discussed energy security, investment in sustainable energy and trade.