“As for the projects on Sakhalin, they are important for ensuring the energy security of our country, so we will keep a stake in them,” Kishida was quoted as saying by RIA Novosti.
The prime minister explained that Tokyo foresees an increase in LNG demand, so it will not abandon projects. At the same time, he noted the decrease in the country’s dependence on Russian resources. According to him, oil imports in the second half of last year fell by 90 percent and coal imports by 60 percent.
