UAE, Japan deepen joint cooperation with 23 agreements

The UAE and Japan have signed 23 agreements to enhance economic, trade and investment relations in sectors like energy, AI, space, health, and environmental conservation. 

The signings took place in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Member of Abu Dhabi Executive Council, and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida.

This forum, part of the Japanese PM's official UAE visit, intends to broaden the strategic partnership between the two countries. 

During a keynote, Bin Touq highlighted the long-standing historical ties and strategic partnership between the UAE and Japan, noting that this official visit is a key opportunity to expand the UAE-Japan comprehensive strategic partnership, building on the leading model of cooperation that the two countries have established throughout the past five decades.

Bin Touq called on Japanese businesses to leverage the facilities offered by the UAE market, which upholds the highest standards of quality, credibility and excellence, besides being a gateway to the MENA markets, offering access to a consumer base of 400 million people.

During the visit, Kishida also met with UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, where they underscored the strength of UAE-Japan relations during a meeting at Qasr Al Watan.

I was pleased to welcome Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida to the UAE. Our two countries enjoy a deep and historic bond and today we explored ways to further strengthen our Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and support sustainable global growth and stability. pic.twitter.com/GfskCVUeXx

— محمد بن زايد (@MohamedBinZayed) July 17, 2023