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Japan-Egypt Relations
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Human Exchange and
Dialogue Program
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The government of Japan has a wide range of human exchange and
dialogue programs with Japan and Egypt. Here you can see some
examples of the programs and activities that the Embassy of
Japan is involved in, to allow Egyptians to visit Japan for the
purpose of promoting friendship and mutual understanding between
Japan and Egypt and fostering a spirit of international
cooperation.
1. Political Dialogue
Japan and Egypt enjoy good bilateral relations. The two
countries are discussing important regional and international
issues, to help each other achieve common goals.
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(1) Political Dialogue between high-level Governmental Officials
from both countries
>> Please refer to
Political
Relations
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(2) The Japanese- Arab Dialogue Forum
The Forum was established as a part of the initiative to
strengthen the dialogue between Japan and Arab countries. The
members of the forum are influential figures in various fields
from Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Japan. The Japanese members are
headed by Mr. Ryutaro Hashimoto, former Prime Minister; the
Egyptian members are headed by Dr. Ismail Serageldin, Director
of the Library of Alexandria; and the Saudi Arabian members are
headed by Mr. Khaled Al- Gosaibi, Minister of Planning and
Economy. They have all participated in the forum meetings.
1 - First Session: 4-5 September 2003, Tokyo
[
http://www.mofa.go.jp/region/middle_e/forum/meet0309-o.html ]
2 - Second
Session: 3-4 March 2004, Alexandria, Egypt
[
http://www.mofa.go.jp/region/middle_e/forum/meet0403.html ]
3 - Third Session: 8-9 January 2005, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
[
http://www.mofa.go.jp/region/middle_e/forum/meet0501.pdf ]
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(3) The Japan-Egypt Joint Committee
Since the first meeting of the Joint Committee held in Cairo in
June 1983, there have been meetings alternately in Tokyo and
Cairo, carried on in a spirit of friendship and understanding,
with a view to expanding and diversifying mutually beneficial
areas of cooperation.
The 12th Meeting of the Japan-Egypt Joint Committee was held on
9-10 December 1999 in Tokyo. The Egyptian side was headed by
Ambassador Mohamed Orabi, Director of the Foreign Minister's
Cabinet and Assistant Foreign Minister, while the Japanese side
was headed by Mr. Yukio Takeuchi, Deputy Vice-Minister for
Foreign Policy, and Mr. Kishichiro Amae, Director-General of the
Middle East and African Affairs Bureau.
During the meeting, measures were discussed to move ahead in the
"Japan-Egypt Partnership Program", in addition to the
possibility of forging Japanese-Egyptian-African Triangular
Cooperation and attracting Japanese tourists to Egypt. Other
subjects of discussion included both the regional and the
international situation and global issues. Through an exchange
of views on various issues such as the Middle East peace
process, Iraq, disarmament and arms control, the two sides
stressed further cooperation in fields of mutual interest and
constant dialogue.
2. Economic Dialogue
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(1) The Japan-Egypt
Joint Business Council
During President Mubarak’s visit to Tokyo in 1999, both Japanese
and Egyptian governments shared the view that developing
business-to-business relations and facilitating business
activities are important for strengthening bilateral economic
relations. In light of this, the two governments agreed to
support the revitalization of the Egypt-Japan Business Council
and the Japan-Egypt Business Council. The two countries’ Joint
Business Council was
held in Cairo in 1999 and 2002, and in Tokyo in 2000.
The sixth meeting
was held in Tokyo in 2005.
3. Cultural Dialogue
September 11th and the subsequent war in Iraq have underscored the
importance of interaction among civilizations to achieve
peacefully the co-existence of people from different social and
cultural backgrounds. In order to deepen the understanding of
other civilizations and nurture tolerance of others, the
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan has been organizing a lot
of seminars, forums, missions, and other events.
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(1) Seminar for Dialogue among Civilizations between Japan and the
Islamic World
"Dialogue among Civilizations with the World of Islam" was one of
the pillars suggested in the "Toward Multi-layered Relations
with Gulf Countries", announced in January 2001 when then
Minister for Foreign Affairs Yohei Kono visited Gulf countries.
The aim was to realize frank and active dialogue among scholars
and experts from Japan and Islamic countries. It was expected
that meaningful discussions would be held to promote mutual
understanding between Japan and Islamic countries through the
seminar.
1 - The first seminar: “The
Islamic World and Japan” ( 12 and 13 March, 2002 Bahrain )
2 - The second seminar: "Peace
and Human Development" ( October 8, 2003 Tokyo )
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(2) Cultural Exchange and Dialogue Mission with Middle Eastern
Countries
From 19th September till 1st October 2003, the government of Japan
dispatched a mission for cultural exchange and dialogue with
Middle Eastern countries that included Saudi Arabia, Iran,
Syria, and Egypt.
This mission consisted of leading Japanese intellectuals, who
exchanged their views with intellectuals, academics and artists
from each Middle East country. They also held symposiums to
discuss with senior officials how Japan and Middle Eastern
countries can promote cultural exchange in the future.
This mission was dispatched in light of the policy announced in
the press conference after the summit meeting between Prime
Minister Koizumi and President Mubarak in May 2003.
Other Schemes for Invitations to Japan
The ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan has several kinds of
schemes, inviting Egyptian nationals to Japan in order to
promote human exchange and a variety of levels of dialogue on a
number of levels between the two countries. Here you can see
some examples.
Please be advised that the Embassy of Japan
is not responsible for any inquiries about this website’s page.
Exchange Program for
Egyptian Youth
On the occasion of the visit of H.E. Mr. Hosni Mubarak, the
President of the Arab Republic of Egypt, to Japan in April 1999,
it was decided to establish the “Japan-Egypt Partnership
Program”. In this program, the two governments are requested to
promote cooperation to activate youth and academic exchange
between the two countries including their governments,
universities, think tanks and local governments.
Ship for World Youth (SWY)
Program
The participants are from Japan and about 13 other countries.
There are 120 Japanese youths and 11 youths from each other
country. The participating countries are changed every year,
except Japan. They spend about 50 days together on board the
ship and partake in a variety of activities to learn more and
widen their global views.
Global Youth
Exchange Program
In an effort to
promote international mutual understanding, the GYE program
invites to Japan promising youths around the globe who will
assure great responsibilities in the 21th century, and organizes
lectures and sessions for exchange of views on a global topic
among the participants. The Program also intends to promote the
participants' understanding of Japan by arranged visits to
various cities in Japan as well as by exchanges with the
Japanese people.
Japan, Jordan, Egypt
and Palestine Women’s Program
An exchange started between Japan and Jordan on a small scale,
when Her Royal Highness Princess, Basma Bint Talal of Jordan
visited Japan and met with Japanese ladies in 1993. Then the
“Japan and Jordan Women’s Exchange Program” was proposed by the
Japanese Government on the occasion of the official visit of
Crown Prince, Al-Hassan Bin Talal of Jordan in 1995. It was
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