Pezeshkian Aims to Strengthen Relations with Japan in All Fields
Javad Heiran-Nia
Iran’s view of Japan correlates to the Masoud Pezeshkian government’s view of the international order and its economic and political needs. The Pezeshkian administration has a post-polar view of the international order and strives for cooperation, collaboration, and networking in various fields. In this regard, East Asia is important for the new government of Iran, wherein Japan has a prominent role. The Pezeshkian administration intends to strengthen relations between Tehran and Tokyo in all fields based on a “comprehensive roadmap” by taking advantage of extensive knowledge from Japan. It will also cooperate with Tokyo to deal with regional crises jointly. In general, Japan can provide Iran’s technological needs in various fields operate in the energy sector, and play the role of a mediator in Iran-U.S. relations. Furthermore, Japan can be considered by Tehran as a balancer in Iran-China relations. This issue brief discusses how improved relations benefit both the countries.
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