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Barnama
3 days ago
- Business
- Barnama
Kuala Lumpur To Host 4th CEAPAD On July 11
KUALA LUMPUR, June 5 (Bernama) -- The 4th Ministerial Meeting of the Conference on Cooperation among East Asian Countries for Palestinian Development (CEAPAD IV) will be held in Kuala Lumpur on July 11. The meeting will be jointly chaired by Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan and his counterparts from Japan and Palestine, the Malaysian Foreign Ministry said on Thursday. Earlier, Malaysia, Japan and Palestine have co-chaired the 8th Working-level Online Meeting of CEAPAD. bootstrap slideshow The meeting was held for the second time this year with discussions focused on current and future assistance needs for Palestine and preparations for the 4th CEAPAD, the ministry said on its official Facebook page. The meeting was also participated by Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, South Korea, the World Bank, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) and the Islamic Development Bank. Separately, the Japanese Foreign Ministry in a statement said participants to the meeting have concurred to working towards the success of the upcoming ministerial meeting. The Palestinian side, meanwhile, updated the participants on the current situation in Gaza and the West Bank, and outlined future assistance needs, it added. The virtual meeting was co-chaired by the Director-General of the Middle Eastern and African Affairs Bureau at Japan's Foreign Ministry, Ando Toshihide, Palestine's Acting Planning and International Cooperation Minister, Dr Samah Hamad, and and Undersecretary of the International Cooperation and Development Division at Malaysia's Foreign Ministry, Devrin Jeck. CEAPAD is a regional platform initiated by Japan in 2013 to support Palestinian state-building efforts by leveraging the resources, knowledge, and economic development experiences of East Asian nations.
Daily Tribune
21-04-2025
- Business
- Daily Tribune
Bahrain and Japan Hold Seventh Round of Political Consultations to Boost Bilateral Ties
The seventh round of political consultations between the Kingdom of Bahrain and Japan was held today at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Manama, aimed at strengthening diplomatic, economic, and strategic cooperation between the two countries. The session was co-chaired by Ambassador Shaikh Abdullah bin Ali Al Khalifa, Director General of Bilateral Relations at Bahrain's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and His Excellency Ambassador Ando Toshihide, Director General of the Middle East and Africa Department at Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The meeting was also attended by Bahrain's Ambassador to Japan, Ahmed Mohammed Al Doseri, and Japan's Ambassador to Bahrain, Her Excellency Ms. Okai Asako, along with representatives from Bahrain's Ministry of Industry and Commerce and the Economic Development Board. Ambassador Shaikh Abdullah welcomed Ambassador Toshihide and praised the enduring and ever-growing relations between Bahrain and Japan, highlighting the shared commitment to expanding cooperation across political, economic, and security domains for the mutual benefit of both nations. He commended Japan's influential role in regional affairs, including its stance on Middle Eastern issues and its participation in international coalitions, particularly its involvement with the Combined Maritime Forces headquartered in Bahrain. He reiterated Bahrain's commitment to fostering regional and global stability through strengthened international partnerships that contribute to peace and prosperity. The two sides discussed opportunities to deepen collaboration in trade, investment, environmental initiatives, space technology, education, and cultural exchange. Both delegations expressed optimism for continued progress and prosperity in the bilateral relationship. The consultations reflect the shared vision of both Bahrain and Japan in enhancing diplomatic dialogue and advancing comprehensive cooperation in line with their strategic interests.
Zawya
18-04-2025
- Politics
- Zawya
Oman, Japan explore means of boosting cooperation in various spheres
Tokyo: The 7th session of political talks was held on Thursday between the Sultanate of Oman and Japan. The meeting was held at the headquarters of Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Tokyo. The Omani side was headed by Sheikh Khalifa Ali Al Harthy, Undersecretary of the Foreign Ministry for Political Affairs, while the Japanese side was headed by Ando Toshihide, Assistant Minister for Middle Eastern and African Affairs Bureau at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. During the talks, both sides reviewed bilateral relations and explored means of enhancing cooperation in various fields. The meeting discussed several regional and international issues of mutual concern. On the sidelines of the visit, the Undersecretary for political Affairs held a seminar on Omani-Japanese relations and the developments in the Middle East. The event was held at Oman's embassy in Tokyo. It was attended by several Japanese politicians, businesspeople and academics. The meetings were attended by Dr. Mohammed Said Al Busaidi, Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to Japan, Sheikh Abdulaziz Mohammed Al Hosni, Head of the Asia Pacific Department at the Foreign Ministry and several officials from both sides. © Muscat Media Group Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Observer
17-04-2025
- Politics
- Observer
Oman, Japan eye stronger ties across sectors
TOKYO: The 7th session of political talks was held on Thursday between the Sultanate of Oman and Japan. The meeting was held at the headquarters of Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Tokyo. The Omani side was headed by Shaikh Khalifa bin Ali al Harthy, Under-Secretary of the Foreign Ministry for Political Affairs, while the Japanese side was headed by Ando Toshihide, Assistant Minister for Middle Eastern and African Affairs Bureau at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. During the talks, both sides reviewed bilateral relations and explored means of enhancing cooperation in various fields. The meeting discussed several regional and international issues of mutual concern. On the sidelines of the visit, the under-secretary held a seminar on Omani-Japanese relations and the developments in the Middle East. The event was held at Oman's embassy in Tokyo. It was attended by several Japanese politicians, business people and academics. The meetings were attended by Dr Mohammed bin Said al Busaidy, Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to Japan, Shaikh Abdulaziz bin Mohammed al Hosni, Head of the Asia Pacific Department at the Foreign Ministry, and several officials from both sides. - ONA
Times of Oman
17-04-2025
- Politics
- Times of Oman
Oman, Japan explore means of boosting cooperation in various spheres
Tokyo: The 7th session of political talks was held on Thursday between the Sultanate of Oman and Japan. The meeting was held at the headquarters of Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Tokyo. The Omani side was headed by Sheikh Khalifa Ali Al Harthy, Undersecretary of the Foreign Ministry for Political Affairs, while the Japanese side was headed by Ando Toshihide, Assistant Minister for Middle Eastern and African Affairs Bureau at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. During the talks, both sides reviewed bilateral relations and explored means of enhancing cooperation in various fields. The meeting discussed several regional and international issues of mutual concern. On the sidelines of the visit, the Undersecretary for political Affairs held a seminar on Omani-Japanese relations and the developments in the Middle East. The event was held at Oman's embassy in Tokyo. It was attended by several Japanese politicians, businesspeople and academics. The meetings were attended by Dr. Mohammed Said Al Busaidi, Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to Japan, Sheikh Abdulaziz Mohammed Al Hosni, Head of the Asia Pacific Department at the Foreign Ministry and several officials from both sides.
