Japan and African nations agreed Friday to cooperate in realizing a "stable supply and responsible development" of critical minerals in the resource-rich continent amid growing global moves to ensure economic security.A joint statement adopted at an aid conference on Africa also stressed the importance of appropriate debt management and the rule of law, apparently taking into consideration China's growing economic and military clout."Given the global demand for critical minerals, we advocate for a fair and equitable partnership that supports local processing and value addition of these reso…READ FULL ARTICLE
