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Al Jaber, Japanese FM sign comprehensive strategic deal

The UAE-Japan strategic partnership agreement aims to bolster relations between the two countries to advance their common interests, by encouraging further diplomatic, economic, political, trade and investment collaborations…reports Asian Lite News

Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and UAE Special Envoy to Japan, and HAYASHI Yoshimasa, Japanese Minister of Foreign Affairs, have signed the UAE-Japan comprehensive strategic partnership agreement document, which was recently launched by Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nayan, Member of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Office.

Commenting on the signing, Dr. Al Jaber affirmed that the UAE and Japan share strong and advanced strategic ties, which are supported by their leaderships, serving to achieve the aspirations of both nations for further development and prosperity and drive sustainable economic and social growth.

The UAE-Japan strategic partnership agreement aims to bolster relations between the two countries to advance their common interests, by encouraging further diplomatic, economic, political, trade and investment collaborations. The key areas of the partnership include diplomacy, enhancing international development and humanitarian aid efforts. They also include cooperating across business, trade, energy and industry by enhancing business environment to encourage trade and investment across technology, manufacturing, infrastructure, artificial intelligence, healthcare, and SMEs, as well as other high-priority sectors including agriculture, environmental preservation, climate change solutions, education, science and technology, and defence and security.

Moreover, Japan announced that UAE citizens holding ordinary passports will be exempt from visa requirements to enter Japan, with the announcement of the exemption implementation date to be announced at a later date.

Dr. Al Jaber underscored the deep-rooted and distinguished friendship and cooperation between the two countries, which are celebrating the 50th anniversary of the establishment of their diplomatic ties.

He also said that Japan’s exemption of UAE citizens from visa requirements is the fruit of the UAE’s diplomatic efforts, led by H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, noting that the step will facilitate cooperation and travel, which will stimulate an increase in exchanged tourist, cultural and academic visits, as well as enhance the prospects for cooperation to establish new businesses and start new investments.

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