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Renault-Nissan was on Friday close to sealing a deal with France aimed at balancing the government's increased influence over the carmaking alliance and ending an eight-month power struggle, according to sources close to the matter. Ivor Bennett reports.
Nissan CEO Makoto Uchida welcomes the restructuring of the cooperation agreement between car manufacturers Renault and Nissan, which sees Renault reducing its stake in the Japanese firm from 43.4 percent to 15 percent, the same size as Nissan's share in its French counterpart. Speaking at a press conference in London, Makoto Uchida says he's "very confident that this new structure will deepen mutual trust," and will "ensure that each member contributes with their strengths and works with shared ambitions." SOUNDBITE
Carlos Ghosn says won't accuse Japanese officials 'not to hurt Lebanon' as he faces the world's media on Wednesday during a press conference in Beirut, for the first time since his Houdini-like escape from Japan. SOUNDBITE
Former Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn says he had "no other choice" but to flee s he faces the world's media on Wednesday during a press conference in Beirut, for the first time since his Houdini-like escape from Japan. SOUNDBITE
Former Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn says he was 'ripped' from friends, family as he faces the world's media on Wednesday during a press conference in Beirut, for the first time since his Houdini-like escape from Japan. SOUNDBITE