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The leaders discussed the nations' historic bilateral relations, which date back more than 50 years to before the foundation of the UAE. Hamad Al Kaabi / Presidential Court
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President Sheikh Mohamed receives Fumio Kishida, Prime Minister of Japan, during an official reception at Qasr Al Watan. Ryan Carter / Presidential Court
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Sheikh Mohamed and Mr Kishida are greeted by children during the reception. Ryan Carter / Presidential Court
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The President and Mr Kishida discussed regional and international developments. Mohamed Al Hammadi / Presidential Court
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The leaders during the official reception. Ryan Carter / UAE Presidential Court
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Sheikh Mohamed and Mr Kishida stand for the UAE national anthem. Abdulla Al Neyadi / Presidential Court
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The two leaders shake hands. Hamad Al Kaabi / Presidential Court
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Sheikh Mohamed speaks to Mr Kishida during the official reception. Mohamed Al Hammadi / Presidential Court
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Mr Kishida is in the UAE on an official visit and is accompanied by a delegation of senior government officials. Mohamed Al Hammadi / Presidential Court
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The leaders discussed the nations' historic bilateral relations, which date back more than 50 years to before the foundation of the UAE. Hamad Al Kaabi / Presidential Court
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President Sheikh Mohamed receives Fumio Kishida, Prime Minister of Japan, during an official reception at Qasr Al Watan. Ryan Carter / Presidential Court
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Sheikh Mohamed and Mr Kishida are greeted by children during the reception. Ryan Carter / Presidential Court
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The President and Mr Kishida discussed regional and international developments. Mohamed Al Hammadi / Presidential Court
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The leaders during the official reception. Ryan Carter / UAE Presidential Court
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Sheikh Mohamed and Mr Kishida stand for the UAE national anthem. Abdulla Al Neyadi / Presidential Court
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The two leaders shake hands. Hamad Al Kaabi / Presidential Court
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Sheikh Mohamed speaks to Mr Kishida during the official reception. Mohamed Al Hammadi / Presidential Court
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Mr Kishida is in the UAE on an official visit and is accompanied by a delegation of senior government officials. Mohamed Al Hammadi / Presidential Court
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The leaders discussed the nations' historic bilateral relations, which date back more than 50 years to before the foundation of the UAE. Hamad Al Kaabi / Presidential Court
UAE and Japan leaders speak of 'deep and historic bond' between nations
Fumio Kishida discussed developing economic ties that date back more than 50 years
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The National
17 July, 2023
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