His Majesty King Abdullah II departed Jordan on Saturday for Tokyo, the first stop on an Asian working tour that includes Vietnam, Singapore, Indonesia, and Pakistan.
His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II was sworn in as Regent, in the presence of Cabinet members.
Japanese Ambassador to Jordan Asari Hideki said that His Majesty King Abdullah II’s upcoming visit to Japan comes at a defining moment for both nations.
Asari described the visit to Jordan News Agency (Petra), the King’s 16th to Japan and 13th since his accession, as a reflection of the “strong and trusted friendship” between the two countries. He emphasized that the bond between the Imperial and Hashemite families has long anchored cooperation in fields such as youth, culture, and education.
“The bilateral relationship between Japan and Jordan continues to grow from strength to strength,” Asari said. “Our strategic partnership spans political, security, and defense cooperation, as well as economic collaboration and people-to-people exchange.”
Asari noted that King Abdullah’s meeting with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will provide an opportunity for in-depth discussions on regional stability, defense cooperation, and development priorities. He pointed to the August visit of former Japanese Defense Minister Gen Nakatani to Amman as evidence of deepening ties in the security sector.
Economically, Asari highlighted ongoing efforts between Tokyo and Amman to promote sustainable development, particularly through projects in infrastructure, environmental management, tourism, health, and education. He also commended Jordan’s participation in Expo 2025 Osaka–Kansai, calling its pavilion, featuring Wadi Rum and other landmarks, “one of the most popular attractions.”
During the visit, King Abdullah II is scheduled to attend a dinner hosted by Emperor Naruhito and hold a working dinner with Prime Minister Takaichi. According to Asari, the trip “will further elevate our bilateral relations and deepen cooperation across a wide range of fields.”
AloJapan.com