The UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology made an official visit to Japan.
Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, made a working visit to Japan from September 22 to 24, 2023.
During his visit to Japan, Al Jaber chaired the first ministerial meeting of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two countries.
Also, he held a number of bilateral meetings with Japanese government officials and private sector partners.
Objectives of the visit of the UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology.
The visit aimed to develop bilateral relations and raise them to new heights in various fields.
For the mutual benefit of the two friendly countries.
And also to follow up on the outcomes of the visit of His Excellency Fumio Kishida, Prime Minister of Japan, to the United Arab Emirates in July 2023.
Moreover, the follow up included the progress made in implementing the programs and projects.
In addition to the initiatives of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
Outcomes of Al Jaber visit to Japan.
During the first ministerial meeting of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership…
Dr. Sultan Al Jaber praised the depth of UAE-Japan relations.
Since they are witnessing continuous development within the framework of the comprehensive strategic partnership.
Due to the support and guidance of the two countries’ wise leadership and its keenness to enhance cooperation between the two countries.
The meeting discussed the progress made, especially the Global Center for Green Energy initiative.
In addition to discussing the progress made on the “UAE-Japan Innovation Partnership and Joint Statement on Climate Change.”
The discussions also covered the outcomes of the subcommittees.
Which are concerned with the areas of cooperation in politics and international cooperation.
In addition to economy and trade, energy and industry, climate change and environment and agriculture.
And also science and education and culture, research and development, and defense and security.
During his meeting with Japan’s Minister of Economy, Trade, and Industry..
Al Jaber also discussed the latest developments in cooperation between the two countries in the fields of trade, investment, energy, and industry.
His Excellency also met with His Excellency Shintaro Ito, Minister of the Environment.
In order to discuss the importance of strengthening cooperation between the two friendly countries.
Especially in the fields of enhancing climate ambition, reducing emissions, and producing and using clean energy to mitigate the effects of climate change.
The UAE and Japan cooperation to achieve a transition into green energy.
The two ministers also reviewed the latest developments in the preparations for the UAE to host COP28.
And also stressed the importance of working together to achieve practical and realistic outcomes that satisfy all parties.
The visit also witnessed the signing of a joint declaration of intent to enhance cooperation between the two countries.
Moreover, the joint declaration is in the field of the transition to green energy.
The goal is to benefit from the two countries’ experiences in energy transition and climate action.
This cooperation will be included under the “Energy Security and Industrial Accelerators” cooperation agreement.
Economic significance of the UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Tech visit to Japan.
The United Arab Emirates and Japan have strong economic relations that date back decades.
In 2022, the volume of bilateral trade between the two countries amounted to more than US$54.2 billion.
US$14.7 billion of which was non-oil trade.
The UAE is Japan’s largest trading partner in the Arab world in terms of exports and imports.
The visit is expected to boost economic cooperation between the two countries in the fields of trade, investment, energy, and industry.
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