Japan seeks more involvement in Angola oil, minerals during Africa tour

International relations

Top Tokyo diplomat also visits other big China trade partners Kenya, Zambia and South Africa

A meeting between foreign ministers from Japan and Angola on May 1. (Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs)

KEITO NAKAOKA and RINTO HORIKOSHI

TOKYO — Japan is making a new push to bolster economic ties with African nations rich in crude oil and industrial minerals, as the Middle East conflict highlights risks to the country’s energy supply.