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Oman Embassy in Tokyo celebrates National Day

Ambassador Mohammed Said Al Busaidi welcomed the guests, reminding them that informal contacts between Japan and Oman go back nearly 400 years. (ANJ)
Ambassador Mohammed Said Al Busaidi welcomed the guests, reminding them that informal contacts between Japan and Oman go back nearly 400 years. (ANJ)
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21 Nov 2024 11:11:30 GMT9
21 Nov 2024 11:11:30 GMT9

Arab News Japan

TOKYO: The Omani Embassy in Tokyo celebrated National Day with a reception at the embassy building on Wednesday, which was attended by nearly 300 guests, including Japanese politicians, government officials, diplomats, business people and friends of Oman.

Ambassador Mohammed Said Al Busaidi welcomed the guests, reminding them that informal contacts between Japan and Oman go back nearly 400 years. The two countries established diplomatic relations 52 years ago during a time the Ambassador referred to as Oman’s “renaissance.”

“For centuries, Oman has been a meeting point for diverse cultures and peoples, from traders to tribes, all working together towards shared goals,” he said. “This spirit of cooperation continues today, shaping our nation and its achievements. Harmony has been key to Oman’s success, particularly in recent decades, under the leadership of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tariq and the late Sultan Qaboos bin Said.”

He noted there has been a significant increase in bilateral high-level exchanges, cultural exchanges and trade with Japan in recent years and expressed gratitude to the various Oman-Japan friendship organizations in the country.

He also referenced the dark times that threaten peace in the world: “Oman’s foreign policy reflects this commitment to peace and dialogue. We believe in the power of dialogue and tolerance, and we work to foster peace and harmony globally. Yet, the injustice we see around the world today is deeply concerning. In particular, the ongoing situation in Palestine is a source of grave worry. Oman calls for an immediate ceasefire, Israel’s withdrawal from Palestinian territories and the establishment of an independent Palestinian state, with East Jerusalem as its capital.”

“We must also be mindful of the dangerous confusion between Judaism as a religion and Zionism as a political ideology. This confusion fuels antisemitism and undermines efforts for a peaceful resolution to the conflict. Oman recognizes that global challenges – whether wars, conflicts or environmental crises – cannot be solved through military force, marginalization or double standards. True security and stability come from constructive engagement, based on justice, openness, and harmony.”

MIYAJI Takuma, State Minister for Foreign Affairs, responded by congratulating the people of Oman, Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said, Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Albusaidi and Ambassador Al Busaidi.

Oman, he said, supports Japan’s society and economy and is indispensable for the nation in terms of stable supplies of resources, such as oil, and the stability of people’s lives and the smooth operation of the economy.

“I am delighted that the friendly and cooperative relationship between the two countries is steadily deepening in various areas under our comprehensive partnership,” he said, noting that Japan is deploying a Maritime Self-Defense Force vessel to engage in anti-piracy activities off the coast of Somalia and in the Gulf of Aden thanks to logistical support provided by Oman.

Former Minister of Defense KIHARA Minoru thanked Oman for its cooperation with the personnel tasked with countering piracy in the region: “I am confident that the continued cooperation between our two countries, which are both located at geopolitical crossroads and have history as maritime nations, will not only deepen the friendship between our two countries, but will also lead to the realization of maritime security in the region.”

Omani and Arabic food and sweets were served at the reception and enjoyed by the guests while films of Omani natural beauty were played.

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