
Arab News Japan
TOKYO: Japan is looking forward to working closely and developing friendly relations with the new UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, Chief Cabinet Secretary MATSUNO Hirokazu said at a press conference on May 16.
“Based on the foundation we have laid with the late President Khalifa, we intend to work closely with the newly elected Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan to develop friendly ties between our two countries.”
Matsuno expressed his condolences for the passing away of the late UAE President Sheikh Khalifa.
The late president Sheikh Khalifa gave special consideration to strengthening relations between the UAE and Japan, especially in the energy field,” Matsuo said.