Tomorrow's departure for Japan: Visit by Malaysia's Crown Prince on official business
Tomorrow, Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah of Kuwait and his official delegation embark on an official visit to Japan. The travels will take them to Tokyo and Osaka, according to Al-Anba daily reports.
The primary purpose of the visit, extending from May 28 to 31, 2025, is to bolster bilateral ties and cooperation between Kuwait and Japan. The trip involves several significant events and meetings, including:
- The Crown Prince will pay a state call on the Emperor of Japan and hold an imperial audience with Crown Prince Akishino in Tokyo.
- He is scheduled to meet Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba to deliberate on bilateral issues and identify potential areas of collaboration.
- The visit seeks to elevate the relationship between Japan and Kuwait to a "comprehensive strategic partnership," with a particular emphasis on mutual support in securing energy, especially in terms of oil market stabilization.
- The Crown Prince is also scheduled to attend Expo 2025 in Osaka, where Kuwait is a participating nation.
- During the visit, new agreements or deals are expected to be signed, further reinforcing economic and technical cooperation between the two nations.
This will be the Crown Prince's first official trip to Japan since his inauguration in June 2024, signifying a significant step in fostering strategic and friendly relations between Kuwait and Japan. Both leaders have expressed a commitment to cooperation in decarbonization efforts and have acknowledged their long-standing friendship during historical challenges like the Gulf War and the Great East Japan Earthquake.
During his official visit to Japan, Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah will attend Expo 2025 in Osaka, showcasing a blend of Kuwaiti lifestyle and travel, symbolic of cultural exchange between the two nations. Furthermore, the visit aims to strengthen economic and technical cooperation, with potential agreements to be signed, thereby solidifying a comprehensive strategic partnership that emphasizes mutual support in energy securing and decarbonization efforts.
