Abu Dhabi // Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, will travel to Japan on February 25 to strengthen ties between the countries.
His tour of the East Asia region will also include a two-day official visit to South Korea, where he will meet the president, Park Geun-hye, and the prime minister, Jung Hong-won, the state news agency Wam reported on Friday.
Sheikh Mohammed will be accompanied on the trip by a high-level UAE delegation.
Japan welcomed news of the trip.
“The visit will further contribute to strengthening the friendship and existing relations between the two friendly countries,” an official statement said.
“During the visit, Sheikh Mohammed will meet both the emperor and empress of Japan, who will host a banquet in honour of the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi.
“Sheikh Mohammed will also met Japan’s prime minister Shinzo Abe, who will host a dinner banquet in his honour.”
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