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Jordan News
27-02-2025
- Business
- Jordan News
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.
Ammon
22-02-2025
- Politics
- Ammon
Japan's Ambassador attends graduation ceremony of UNRWA
Ammon News - Ambassador of Japan to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, ASARI Hideki, attended the graduation ceremony of 'Leadership Excellence and Accountability Programme (LEAP)' of United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) supported by the Government of Japan on Thursday, 20 February 2025. This programme aims to enhance the agency's accountability and compliance as well as front-line service delivery by providing management staff with practical learning opportunities and workshops reflecting the concept of Women, Peace and Security (WPS). During the ceremony, Ambassador Asari emphasised the vital role UNRWA plays in delivering humanitarian assistance, healthcare, education, and other critical services for Palestine refugees in Jordan and the region. He also reaffirmed the Japan's commitment to support Palestine refugees in need especially at this difficult time.
