Day: February 13, 2024

DUBAI: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Excellency President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of the Republic of Trkiye discussed strengthening bilateral relations and working together to meet the aims of the two countries’ wide-ranging economic partnership. Their discussions focused on expanding cooperation in areas that would benefit both countries and their peoples. The meeting took place during today’s reception in Dubai for His Excellency President Erdogan, who is in the UAE to participate in the World Governments Summit 2024, with Trkiye as a guest of honour.

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan welcomed His Excellency President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, highlighting the considerable growth in UAE-Turkish relations, especially in investment, trade, energy, technology, and sustainable development. Both leaders are committed to furthering this progress to bolster bilateral ties. His Excellency President Erdogan expressed his gratitude for Trkiye’s honoured guest status at this
year’s summit.

His Excellency President Erdogan also extended his deepest condolences and sympathies to His Highness over the passing of UAE Armed Forces personnel who lost their lives in a terrorist act in the Federal Republic of Somalia while on duty training the Somali Armed Forces. His Highness expressed his appreciation to the Turkish President for his sincere sentiments towards the UAE and its people.

The two leaders discussed the World Governments Summit and its agenda, underlining its role in enhancing governmental operations with innovative ideas and strategies for development, as well as boosting governmental capacity to navigate current and future challenges. They also reviewed several regional and international matters of mutual interest and shared their perspectives, including on recent developments in the Gaza Strip. The two sides stressed the need for international efforts to halt hostilities in the Strip and ensure the full protection of civilians in line with international humanitarian law,
as well as guarantee the safe and sustained provision of humanitarian aid without risking further harm or forced displacement. Moreover, they underscored the critical need to prevent further escalation of conflict in the Middle East, which poses a threat to regional peace and stability.

The meeting was attended by His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court; H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Tahnoun Al Nahyan, Advisor for Special Affairs at the Presidential Court; Ali bin Hammad Al Shamsi, Secretary-General of the Supreme Council for National Security; Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology; and Khaldoun Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of the Executive Affairs Authority and Member of the Executive Council.

Source: Emirates News Agency

DUBAI: Japan is participating in the World Governments Summit (WGS) 2024 being held in Dubai with a delegation that includes Hiromichi Misuno, member of the board of directors of Tesla (Tesla) and Founder and CEO of Good Steward Partners.

During its participation in the summit, Japan will review the policies of the Japanese government, which are based on the principles outlined by Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida in his policy speech to parliament on 30th January. These principles focus on giving top priority to recovering from the devastating Noto Peninsula earthquake that occurred on 1st January, and making 2024 a year of tangible achievements. On the economic front, the government has pledged to revive the economy and has emphasised wage increases as a top priority.

The government’s principles also focus on ‘moving forward with the green transition, which balances decarbonisation and economic growth’. The government will accelerate investment in various areas of industry, daily life, and energy tran
sition. It also emphasised support for innovation and startups, as the government works to make Expo 2025 Osaka Kansai a success.

On the social front, the Japanese government’s principles stated that the strategic challenge is to solve the problem of the declining birthrate. It also referred to the introduction of bills to combat crime of all kinds, and focused on empowering the role of women in society.

The principles focused on the need to revitalise the economies of local areas “outside the big cities”, and to develop tourism, agriculture, and other key sectors.

On the diplomatic and security front, the principles stated that Japan will work with the international community to achieve stability and prosperity in the world. With regard to nuclear weapons, the principles focused on Japan’s position of seeking a world without nuclear weapons. The principles also addressed constitutional reform.

Noriyuki Shikata, Cabinet Secretary for Public Affairs, Prime Minister’s Office in Japan, represented Japan at t
he WGS last year. He was greatly impressed by the sophisticated discussions on public policy challenges, including climate change. In a statement to the Emirates News Agency (WAM), Shikata expects this year’s WGS organised by the United Arab Emirates to continue promoting global dialogue to address social challenges.

The Japanese government affirmed its keenness to expand relations with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries beyond the import of oil and gas, and to benefit from all sources of energy, including nuclear power plants and renewable energy, and to cooperate with the GCC countries in the field of hydrogen.

The Japanese government official said that Japan has maintained close relations with the UAE and the rest of the GCC countries, and has enhanced cooperation, especially with the UAE in the field of scientific and technological innovation, including space.

Source: Emirates News Agency