JAPAN celebrates its National Day “Emperor’s Birthday”, emphasizing enduring friendship with Jordan
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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).
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.
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