Japan and Kazakhstan gov'ts come to terms on resources investment deal

“Talks on an investment accord between Japan and Kazakhstan saw a substantive agreement” in a two-day meeting in Tokyo held last week, the foreign ministry said in a statement issued late Monday.

“Kazakhstan has abundant reserves of rare metals, rare earths, oil and natural gas, and Japanese companies have shown strong interest in advancing into the country,” it said.

The ministry said the agreement would make for a more stable legal environment and boost opportunities for exchange and trade.

Japan is heavily reliant on the Middle East for energy and on China for the rare earths used in many of its high-tech industries.

Deteriorating relations with Beijing, as the two sides are embroiled in row over a group of disputed islands, has spurred a charge to diversify Japan's mineral supplies.

Central Asia has proved a draw for Japan and China, with both countries making overtures to the region's governments.

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