UAE, Japan accelerating cooperation

Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Bowardi, Minister of State for Defence Affairs, reviewed prospects for further accelerating cooperation with Japan at a meeting with the Asian nation's ambassador today at the ministry's premises here.

During the meeting, which was attended by Matar Salim Al Dhaheri, Under-Secretary of the Ministry of Defence, Al Bowardi and Akihiko Nakajima reviewed a number of issues of common interest and exchanged views over the latest regional and international developments.

The meeting was attended by top brass and Japanese officials accompanying the ambassador.