Top UAE honour for Japanese ambassador
DUBAI: President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan has bestowed the Order of Independence, First Class, on Akihiko Nakajima, Ambassador of Japan to the UAE, recognising his efforts during his tenure towards the development and strengthening of the friendly relations and cooperation between the UAE and Japan.
While receiving him at Expo 2020 Dubai, Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, presented Ambassador Nakajima with the Order.
He wished the Japanese Ambassador success in his assignment, and praised his role in enhancing bilateral relations between the UAE and Japan in all spheres.
Ambassador Nakajima extended thanks and appreciation to Sheikh Khalifa and praised him for his wise policies and notable role regionally and internationally.
He also extended his gratitude to the UAE government departments for supporting his mission to develop ties with the UAE.
Recently, Mohammed Bin Ahmed Al Bowardi, Minister of State for Defence Affairs, discussed, with Nobuo Kishi, Japanese Minister of Defence, the bilateral ties between the UAE and Japan via video conference.
The virtual meeting was atended by several senior officers and officials from the ministry.
During the meeting, both sides talked about their defence and military co-operation and ways of strengthening them.
Kishi expressed his gratitude for the UAE’S support during the evacuation of the employees of the Japanese Embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan.
Both sides also agreed on the importance of closely working together to achieve peace and stability in the Middle East, and ensure the safety of maritime navigation.
They then shared their views on several regional and international issues of mutual concern.
Al Bowardi also received Akihiko Nakajima in the presence of Matar Salem Al Dhaheri, UnderSecretary at the Ministry of Defence, and several senior officers and officials from the ministry.