(Press Release)
November 9, 2021
Japan Ministry of Defense
Japan-United Arab Emirates Defense Minister’s Video Teleconference
On November 9, 2021, Minister KISHI Nobuo held a video teleconference with Minister Bowardi of the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
- At the outset, Minister Kishi expressed his gratitude for the support from the UAE during the leaving of staff members from the Embassy of Japan in Kabul, Afghanistan.
- The two Ministers exchanged views on bilateral defense cooperation and decided to maintain and promote defense cooperation and exchanges while continuing close communication between the defense authorities towards the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Japan and the UAE in 2022.
- Minister Kishi additionally mentioned the information gathering activities by the SDF for ensuring the safe navigation of the Japan-related vessels in the Middle East, and both concurred on continuing close communication for peace and stability in the Middle East as well as ensuring safe navigation of the vessels.
