Japan sees Jordan as key to region’s security — ambassador

By JT - Dec 23,2015 - Last updated at Dec 23,2015

AMMAN — Japanese Ambassador to Jordan Shuichi Sakurai said Wednesday that his country considers Jordan key to the region’s security and stability, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported. Sakurai made his remarks to Petra on the occasion of Japan’s national day.

The four summits held in one year between His Majesty King Abdullah and the Japanese prime minister, he said, reflect the deep-rooted ties between the two countries. The ambassador said Japan’s exports to Jordan in 2014 are worth around $559 million whereas Jordan’s exports amounted to $41 million.

Sakurai highlighted Japan’s role in achieving peace in the Middle East, voicing hope that a political solution to the Syrian crisis will emerge soon. The ambassador said his country appreciates Jordan’s efforts to host Syrian refugees and is aware of the burden being borne by the Kingdom in this regard.

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