UAE Foreign Minister calls on Japanese PM

Tokyo April 24 (IANS/WAM) Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received UAE s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan and his delegation here on Monday.

During the meeting held as part of Sheikh Abdullah s official visit the two sides discussed cooperation and the friendly relations between the United Arab Emirates and Japan in all fields including economics trade and investment.

Sheikh Abdullah affirmed that bilateral relations between the UAE and Japan were well established with a continuous keenness from both sides to strengthen them in various fields for the benefit of both countries and peoples.

Abe welcomed Sheikh Abdullah s visit and stressed his country s commitment to strengthen bilateral relations praising the distinguished position reached by the UAE at all levels.

The meeting was also attended by UAE Ambassador to Japan Khaled Omran Al-Amiri.

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