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His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, received Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe at Za'abeel Palace today in the presence of General Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces.
During the meeting, Sheikh Mohammed and the Japanese Premier discussed several issues related to boosting friendly and historic bilateral relations as well as cooperation between the UAE and Japan in all fields and at the various levels in the interest of both countries’ peoples.
They also touched on other regional and international issues of mutual concern.
The meeting was also attended by Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Mohammed Ahmed Al Murr, Speaker of Federal National Council (FNC), Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Foreign Minister, Reem bint Ibrahim Al Hashemi, Minister of State, Lieutenant General Dahi Khalfan Tamim, Commander in Chief of Dubai police and a number of members of the delegation accompanying the guest.
Sheikh Mohammed hosted a luncheon in honor of the guest, which was attended by General Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Sheikh Majed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, Sheikh Sultan bin Tahnoun Al Nahyan, Chairman of Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Foreign Minister, Mohammed Al Shaibani, the Director General of HH The Ruler's Court, Abdullah Al Masood, Chairman of the National Advisory Council, Lt. General Misbah Rashid Al Fattan, Director of the Office of H.H. Vice-President, along with a number of Sheikhs, Ministers, Heads of Government's institutions and departments and renowned figures from the business sectors.
Two agreements on economic cooperation and peaceful use of nuclear energy and a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cultural exchange between the UAE and Japan were signed today in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and Prime Minster of Japan Shinzo Abe.
The signing ceremony, which took place at Zabeel Palace, was attended by Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Foreign Minister, Khalifa Saeed sulaiman, Director General of Dubai Protocols Department, Saeed Al Nowais, UAE Ambassador to Japan, and Yoshihiko Kamo,Japanese Ambassador to the UAE. Attending also was a number of dignitaries, Sheikhs and officials along with the accompanying delegation of the visiting prime minister.
The MoU pertained to cooperating in the cultural sector between Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority' project "Kalima", and Japan Foundation. Signing on behalf of the UAE was Sheikh Sultan bin Tahnoun Al Nahyan, Chairman of Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority, and Eiji Taguchi, Executive vice president of Japan Foundation on behalf of Japan.
Obaid Humaid Al Tayer, Minister of State for Financial Affairs, and the Japanese Ambassador, inked the agreement on of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income.
The final agreement on civilian uses of nuclear energy was signed by Hamad Al Kaabi, Permanent Representative of the United Arab Emirates to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and the Japanese Ambassador.
Sheikh Mohammed welcomed the agreements and exchanged congratulations with the Japanese prime minister, hoping they would open up promising opportunities for broader bilateral relations that serve interest of the two friendly countries and their people.
Shinzo Abe, Prime Minister of Japan, visited the Dubai Metro Al Rashidiya Main Depot Operation Control Center, to acquaint himself with the functioning systems of the Middle East's first driverless passenger metro.
The Japanese Premier, escorted by Suhail Al Mazrouie, Minister of Energy and Head of the honorary mission accompanying Mr. Abe, was welcomed by Mattar Al Tayer, Chairman and Executive Director of the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), who gave a presentation about the mission of the state-of-the-art centre.
Then, the Japanese Prime Minister took a tour on the Metro Red Line from the Rashidiya station to Burj Khalifa station.
He said he was impressed with Dubai's tourist landmarks, saying his visit had provided him with a fitting opportunity to see the progress both the UAE and Dubai are witnessing.
He said the metro has become one of Dubai's great landmarks.
UAE and Japan have highly valued the close partnership in the political and economic fields, as well as in cultural and people-to-people exchanges, and their shared vision on the preservation of peace, stability and prosperity.
''This includes their commitment to nuclear non-proliferation, anti-terrorism, and the promotion of a rules-based international system. In this regard, both sides expressed their intention to hold a Comprehensive Security Dialogue between the relevant agencies of the two countries to discuss regional situations, maritime security including the safety of the sea lanes of communications, counter-piracy, non-proliferation, anti-terrorism, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, among others, a joint statement issued at the end of a two-day visit of Mr. Shinzo Abe, Prime Minister of Japan, to the UAE said.
UAE and Japan pledged to continue to deepen their partnership through close and regular consultations between the two countries.
Following is the full text of the joint statement: Shinzo Abe, Prime Minister of Japan, visited the United Arab Emirates from 1 to 2 May, 2013, and met with His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and General Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces.
Both sides welcomed the strength and vitality of the bilateral relationship, and exchanged views on how to further deepen cooperation to their mutual benefit.
Both sides highly valued the close partnership in the political and economic fields, as well as in cultural and people-to-people exchanges, and their shared vision on the preservation of peace, stability and prosperity. This includes their commitment to nuclear non-proliferation, anti-terrorism, and the promotion of a rules-based international system. In this regard, both sides expressed their intention to hold a Comprehensive Security Dialogue between the relevant agencies of the two countries to discuss regional situations, maritime security including the safety of the sea lanes of communications, counter-piracy, non-proliferation, anti-terrorism, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, among others.
UAE and Japan emphasized the importance of holding the Japan-UAE Joint Economic Committee, the Abu Dhabi Japan Economic Council and exchanging business missions including the Japanese business mission on the occasion of this visit, while welcoming the close collaboration between the governments and the private sectors of the two countries.
The two countries noted with satisfaction the robust commercial ties between the two countries, as well as the growing number of partnerships which were further strengthened by the signing of the Convention between the Government of Japan and the Government of the UAE for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with respect to Taxes on Income, as well as Memoranda of Cooperation by both the private and public sectors of the two countries during the visit.
They expressed their intention to build on more than four decades of partnership and trade in energy between two of the world's most dynamically growing regions. This partnership continues to develop in the areas of oil and gas exploration and production, as well as cooperation in research and development, in refining, and in a recently renewed strategic joint storage project between the two sides.
Both sides emphasized the importance of a long-term partnership between Japan and the UAE regarding oil development cooperation, and welcomed that Abu Dhabi Oil Company (ADOC) has successfully extended its concessional agreement with an additional concession area.
Both sides welcomed that a mutually complementary relationship in oil development has advanced through such measures as technological collaboration, training programs, financial cooperation and cooperation for the establishment of the refining research center.
UAE and Japan welcomed the signing of the Agreement between the Government of Japan and the Government of the United Arab Emirates for Cooperation in the Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy on the occasion of this visit and noted with satisfaction that this Agreement will further expand nuclear energy cooperation between the two countries.
Both sides emphasized the importance of their growing cooperation in the field of clean and renewable energy, and in developing options to enhance action to combat climate change. They reiterated the importance that both countries place on the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and committed to further cooperation to support the development of the Agency.
Both sides welcomed the close cooperation and institutional partnerships in areas such as education, science, technology, health care, infrastructure, agriculture, cultural and people-to-people exchanges, and the arts.
Both sides emphasized the importance of medical cooperation between the two countries and welcomed increased cooperation among the parties concerned in this field.
Both sides emphasized further cooperation between the governments and the private sectors of the two countries regarding infrastructure development.
Both sides emphasized the importance of improving school education and welcomed Japan's new educational cooperation policy of receiving 500 UAE students over the next five years.
UAE and Japan pledged to continue to deepen their partnership through close and regular consultations between the two countries.
Shinzo Abe, Prime Minister of Japan, left wrapping a two-day state visit to the UAE during which he held talks with His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and General Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, over ways of enhancing historic ties between the UAE and Japan.
The Japanese Prime Minister was seen off by Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, National Security Advisor, Suhail bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Head of honorary mission accompanying the Japanese Prime Minister, Yoshihiko Kamo,Japanese Ambassador to the UAE, and a number of senior official
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has issued decree No.15 of 2013, amending some of the regulations stated in decree No. 4 of 2011 by which fishermen in Dubai are given monthly salaries.
The decree comes to reaffirm His Highness's keenness on supporting the traditional fishing profession as a historical heritage in the UAE, encouraging more Emirati fishermen to engage in the profession, and ensuring the best conditions for them including modern establishments and ports.
The decree includes the perquisites for the salary, granted by His Highness two years ago, to enable a larger part of the fishermen community to benefit from privilege. The decree lowers the years required for membership in Dubai Fishermen Cooperative Association, from 15 to 10. The decree also states that this salary will be directly granted to active Emirati fishermen.
It also guarantees the salary for fishermen who have been in the profession for over 20 years, or have passed 60 years of age, or in case of injury, accident or a disability that would hinder his work even if he's been a member in the cooperative for less than 10 years.
The decree is expected to leave positive impact on the fishermen community, encouraging its individuals to continue practicing this profession as a traditional and historical heritage that must be preserved.
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