Emirates News Agency – Majid Al Qasimi discusses with a Japanese delegation the promotion of economic and cultural cooperation

SHARJAH, 2nd February, 2020 (WAM) — Sheikh Majid Al Qasimi, Director of the Department of Government Relations, discussed, during his meeting today with HE Sekiguchi Noboru, Consul General of Japan in the country, ways to enhance cooperation between the cities of Japan and the Emirate of Sharjah, in a way that contributes to the development of bilateral relations in the economic, cultural and development sectors, which stem from the depth of relations. Historical between the United Arab Emirates and Japan.

During the meeting, which was attended by His Excellency Toshihide Yasaka, Deputy Consul and a number of department officials and administrators, Sheikh Majid Al Qasimi emphasized the great prospects of the historical ties between Japan and Sharjah in the fields of tourism, culture, education and investment, explaining that the delegation’s visit to the department’s headquarters paves the way for future meetings that enhance joint cooperation projects. In various fields.

The two sides discussed opportunities for cooperation between Sharjah and Japanese cities and the emirate’s efforts to develop cultural initiatives that contribute to the development of global relations between peoples through the establishment of a “world cultural center” that includes cultural and international institutes under one roof and is located within the University City in Sharjah, including the French Association Institute, the British Council and the King Institute. Korean Sejong, the German Goethe Institute, the Spanish Cervantes Institute and other institutes.

For his part, the Japanese Consul General in the country expressed his happiness at the continuous communication with the various sectors and development agencies in Sharjah, which would develop mechanisms of joint cooperation with the emirate culturally, economically and in investment. Joint efforts that enhance friendship and cultural ties between the two sides, in addition to activating student exchange programs between the universities of Japan and the universities of Sharjah.

The Department of Government Relations in Sharjah welcomed the coordination of future meetings between a number of development and cultural authorities in Sharjah and their counterparts in Japanese cities, and the preparation for the visit of a high-level delegation from the Emirate of Sharjah to Japan with the aim of exchanging experiences and expanding the scope of joint cooperation in various fields.