Greetings from Ambassador Shimazaki
2022/1/1
With best New Year’s wishes.
With the emergence of the Omicron variant last fall, many people are concerning that the unprecedented pandemic will be prolonged, and I know that all of you living in Jordan are facing a variety of inconveniences and discomforts. I would like all to take good care of yourselves.
Last year, 2021, was a year to celebrate the centennial anniversary of the foundation of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. While taking all possible measures to prevent infection, I myself met with many Jordanian royal members, government ministers, and other important people in Jordan, and dedicated myself to further deepening the relationship between Japan and Jordan. At the level of the foreign ministers of the two countries, a telephone conversation took place in May 2021 between then Foreign Minister Mr. MOTEGI and H.E. Mr. Ayman Safadi, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates. This August, then Foreign Minister Mr. MOTEGI visited Jordan. On December 23, Mr. HAYASHI Yoshimasa, newly appointed Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan held a video conference with H.E. Mr. Ayman Safadi, and they confirmed the bilateral strategic partnership as well as the importance of more concerted coordination between two countries.
In the field of economic cooperation, Japan has continued to provide development assistance to Jordan, while at the same time providing support to prevent the spread of Covid-19 infection. On December 28, Japan disbursed the COVID-19 Crisis Response Emergency Support Loan (DPL) which amounts $100 million. In addition, in order to support the world's second host of refugees per capita in the world, we have provided assistance in the field of humanitarian aid.
In the field of culture and academics, considering the pandemic circumstances, we optimized the utility of the online platform and held the Japanese speech online contest as well as the online seminar regarding the Hayabusa2 Mission in cooperation with Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA).
On the occasion of the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic games, His Royal Highness Prince Faisal bin Al Hussein, member of the IOC Executive Board, visited Japan and stayed for about three weeks. In the presence of elite athletes from various countries, the performance of Jordanian athletes was truly impressive, and the hospitality of Japan was highly appreciated by the Jordanian national team.
Jordan plays an important role in peace and stability of the Middle East region, and also is a very friendly country to Japan. In 2022, the Embassy of Japan in Jordan will continue to exert itself for enhancing multifaceted relations between Japan and Jordan in light of the Covid-19 situation.
Finally, yet importantly, I would like to conclude my greetings on the New Year by wishing all continued success, prosperity, and health. I am looking forward to meeting you soon.
With the emergence of the Omicron variant last fall, many people are concerning that the unprecedented pandemic will be prolonged, and I know that all of you living in Jordan are facing a variety of inconveniences and discomforts. I would like all to take good care of yourselves.
Last year, 2021, was a year to celebrate the centennial anniversary of the foundation of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. While taking all possible measures to prevent infection, I myself met with many Jordanian royal members, government ministers, and other important people in Jordan, and dedicated myself to further deepening the relationship between Japan and Jordan. At the level of the foreign ministers of the two countries, a telephone conversation took place in May 2021 between then Foreign Minister Mr. MOTEGI and H.E. Mr. Ayman Safadi, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates. This August, then Foreign Minister Mr. MOTEGI visited Jordan. On December 23, Mr. HAYASHI Yoshimasa, newly appointed Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan held a video conference with H.E. Mr. Ayman Safadi, and they confirmed the bilateral strategic partnership as well as the importance of more concerted coordination between two countries.
In the field of economic cooperation, Japan has continued to provide development assistance to Jordan, while at the same time providing support to prevent the spread of Covid-19 infection. On December 28, Japan disbursed the COVID-19 Crisis Response Emergency Support Loan (DPL) which amounts $100 million. In addition, in order to support the world's second host of refugees per capita in the world, we have provided assistance in the field of humanitarian aid.
In the field of culture and academics, considering the pandemic circumstances, we optimized the utility of the online platform and held the Japanese speech online contest as well as the online seminar regarding the Hayabusa2 Mission in cooperation with Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA).
On the occasion of the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic games, His Royal Highness Prince Faisal bin Al Hussein, member of the IOC Executive Board, visited Japan and stayed for about three weeks. In the presence of elite athletes from various countries, the performance of Jordanian athletes was truly impressive, and the hospitality of Japan was highly appreciated by the Jordanian national team.
Jordan plays an important role in peace and stability of the Middle East region, and also is a very friendly country to Japan. In 2022, the Embassy of Japan in Jordan will continue to exert itself for enhancing multifaceted relations between Japan and Jordan in light of the Covid-19 situation.
Finally, yet importantly, I would like to conclude my greetings on the New Year by wishing all continued success, prosperity, and health. I am looking forward to meeting you soon.
January 1, 2022
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
SHIMAZAKI Kaoru
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
SHIMAZAKI Kaoru