TOKYO: Japan’s Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi and Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan pledged to join forces in easing regional tensions and ensuring Japan’s crude oil supply remains steady. The Japanese Foreign Ministry reported that during a Monday evening phone call, Minister Motegi expressed grave concern about the turmoil gripping the Middle East. He extended heartfelt sympathy to Saudi Arabia following Iranian attacks on civilian and energy sites, as well as on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz and nearby waters.