Sharjah: Sheikh Majid Al Qasimi, Director of the Sharjah Department of Government Relations (DGR), has reviewed with a delegation from Japan, led by Mr. Sekiguchi Noboru, Consul-General of Japan in the UAE, ways to foster bilateral relations and collaboration across multiple domains.
The meeting was held at the headquarters of DGR in the presence of Mr. Toshihide Yasaka, Deputy Consul-General of Japan in the UAE, and a number of senior officials from the department.
In the meeting, the delegates discussed opportunities to strengthen the historical ties between Sharjah and Japanese cities in the areas of economics, culture, and development.
Mr. Al Qasimi stressed the significant growth potential in the relationship between Japan and Sharjah, especially in tourism, culture, education, and investment. The director further noted that the meeting served as a foundation for discussions aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation in a variety of fields.
The delegation from Japan was particularly interested in Sharjah’s efforts to promote cultural initiatives through the establishment of the “World Cultural Centre,” which serves as a hub for a range of international cultural institutes under one roof within the University City of Sharjah.
The Japanese Consul-General highlighted the success of ongoing communication with various development agencies and sectors, with the goal of fostering cooperation in the cultural, economic, and investment realms. In addition, Mr. Noboru suggested the appointment of a Japanese cultural attaché in the World Cultural Centre to further strengthen cultural exchange and cooperation between the two sides.
The Consul-General also stressed the significance of joint cultural initiatives to strengthen friendship and cultural understanding, as well as the activation of student exchange programmes between universities in Japan and Sharjah.
Furthermore, the DGR welcomed the proposed coordination of future meetings with Japanese counterparts and promised a high-level delegation visit to Japan to share expertise as well as broaden the scope of collaboration in multiple domains.