JAPAN celebrates its National Day 'Emperor's Birthday', emphasizing enduring friendship with Jordan - Jordan News
26 February 2025
The Embassy of Japan in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan hosted its National Day reception, on Thursday, commemorating the 65th birthday of His Majesty the Emperor (23 February). اضافة اعلان
The event marked another significant milestone of the steadfast friendship between Japan and Jordan over seven decades history. His Majesty King Abdullah II visited Japan many times and reciprocal engagements by Japan's Imperial family have solidified bilateral ties over decades.
Japan's Ambassador to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, H.E. Mr. ASARI Hideki, highlighted political and economic cooperation as a cornerstone of the relationship, acknowledging the Jordan's importance for the regional stability in his remarks. With its active support for the ceasefire in Gaza, Japan has increased humanitarian assistance to Palestine—bringing total assistance to $230 million since October 2023—and continues backing UNRWA. Additionally, Japan's economic partnership is underscored by more than $4.3 billion in economic assistance to Jordan to date, which includes many projects such as the recently agreed project on water resource management.
The Ambassador also highlighted robust people-to-people and cultural exchanges between the two countries, as illustrated by the exquisite Ikebana flower arrangement at the National Day reception. The reception also featured a vibrant exhibition area with booths from Japanese private companies, including vehicle displays of vehicles from Toyota and Mazda, a Japanese food section, along with the Embassy's booth highlighting cultural attractions in Japan and JICA presenting its projects and programs in Jordan. Meanwhile, Expo 2025 in Osaka-Kansai is expected to further enhance bilateral ties and foster dynamic cultural and economic exchanges in 2025. It will start on 13 April until October 2025 in Osaka. Jordan will have a Pavilion with the theme of 'Weaving Possibilities' .
The enduring relationship between Japan and Jordan stands with mutual respect, shared values, and an unwavering commitment to regional stability.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Roya News
2 hours ago
- Roya News
Trump flexes military might at parade as protests sweep US
President Donald Trump hosted the largest US military parade in decades on his 79th birthday on Saturday, as protesters rallied across the country to accuse him of acting like a dictator. Trump hailed the United States as the "hottest country in the world" after watching tanks, aircraft and troops file past him in Washington to honor the 250th anniversary of the US army. But it formed a stark split screen with turmoil at home and abroad, as police used teargas to disperse protesters in Los Angeles and US ally 'Israel' traded missile fire with Iran in a rapidly escalating conflict in the Middle East. Trump's parade on an overcast night in Washington came after hundreds of thousands of "No Kings" demonstrators thronged the streets in cities including New York, Philadelphia, Houston and Atlanta. Trump largely avoided his usual domestic political diatribes in an unusually brief speech, and instead focused on praising the US army, saying that they "fight, fight, fight, and they win, win, win." The display of military might comes as Trump asserts his power domestically and on the international stage. In his address to the parade, Trump sent a warning to Washington's adversaries of "total and complete" defeat, with the United States increasingly at risk of getting tangled up in 'Israel's' conflict with Iran. "Time and again, America's enemies have learned that if you threaten the American people, our soldiers are coming for you," Trump said. Happy Birthday Trump had openly dreamed since his first term as president of having a grand military parade, of the type more often seen in Moscow or Pyongyang than Washington. The last such parade in the United States was at the end of the 1991 Gulf War. When it came, Trump stood and saluted on a stage outside the White House as tanks rumbled past, aircraft roared overhead and nearly 7,000 troops marched past. Troops and military hardware from different eras of US history passed by, with an announcer reeling off victories in battles with Japanese, German, Chinese and Vietnamese forces in past wars. The army said the parade cost up to $45 million. But while the crowd sang "Happy Birthday" and there were occasional chants of "USA! USA!", the atmosphere was less intense than one of the barnstorming rallies that swept Trump to power. The White House said that "over 250,000 patriots showed up" for the event, without providing evidence. Communications Director Steven Cheung described the "No Kings" protests as a "complete and utter failure." "No Kings" organizers said protesters gathered in hundreds of cities, with large crowds in several cities. Organizers said they were protesting against Trump's dictatorial overreach, and in particular what they described as the strongman symbolism of the parade. Some protesters targeted Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida -- while a small group even gathered in Paris. 'Display of authoritarianism' Thousands turned out in Los Angeles to protest Trump's deployment of troops in the country's second-largest city following clashes sparked by immigration raids. After a day of largely peaceful protests, police unexpectedly began moving people away from the protest area, igniting confusion and anger among demonstrators caught off guard and unsure of where to go. Police on horseback pushed crowds back as law enforcement fired tear gas and flash-bang grenades hours ahead of an 8:00 pm (0300 GMT) curfew. A police spokeswoman said a "small group of agitators" had begun throwing rocks, bottles and fireworks at officers, prompting the decision to order the crowd to disperse. If people refused to leave, "we will make arrests," she said, adding: "We have been patient all day." Violence shattered the calm elsewhere, too, with a shooting at a demonstration in the western US city of Salt Lake City leaving at least one person critically injured, according to police. The killing of a Democratic lawmaker and her husband Saturday in the northern state of Minnesota -- in what the governor called a targeted attack -- also cast a pall over the parade.
Jordan News
8 hours ago
- Jordan News
King Abdullah: Israeli Attack on Iran Will Have Negative Repercussions - Jordan News
His Majesty King Abdullah II chaired a meeting of the National Security Council to discuss the Israeli attack on Iran and its implications for the region. The meeting was attended by His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II. اضافة اعلان The King stressed that Israel's attack, which violates international law and infringes upon Iran's sovereignty, will have negative repercussions by fueling further tension and instability. He reiterated Jordan's firm stance that the Kingdom will not be a battleground for any conflict. His Majesty emphasized that diplomacy, negotiations, and respect for international law are the true paths to achieving security and stability in the region, noting that Jordan continues to coordinate regionally and internationally in pursuit of comprehensive de-escalation. The King directed Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Dr. Jaafar Hassan to maintain the highest levels of preparedness and coordination among all state institutions in responding to the current developments. This includes taking necessary measures to ensure the Kingdom's security, stability, and the safety of its citizens. His Majesty also underscored the importance of continuing to urge citizens to adhere to safety instructions issued by the relevant authorities. The meeting was attended by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Ayman Safadi, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Major General Yousef Ahmed Al-Hunaiti, Director of the General Intelligence Directorate Major General Ahmad Husni, Director of Public Security Major General Dr. Obaidallah Maaytah, Chief of the Royal Hashemite Court Yousef Hassan Al-Issawi, and Director of the King's Office Eng. Alaa Batayneh.
Roya News
14 hours ago
- Roya News
King receives calls from Turkish, Cypriot presidents to discuss regional de-escalation
His Majesty King Abdullah II, during separate phone calls with Türkiye President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides on Saturday, discussed ways to de-escalate the latest dangerous regional tensions. His Majesty said the current situation requires a collective effort to de-escalate the situation, warning of the dangers of continued Israeli attacks on Iran. The King reiterated that Jordan will not be a battleground for any conflict and will not allow its security, stability, and the safety of its citizens to be threatened. The phone calls also covered the importance of maintaining coordination between Jordan and the two countries to support efforts to restore security and stability in the region.
