Japan-Jordan Relations
Meeting between Prime Minister Ishiba and His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II
May 8, 2025
(Photo: Cabinet Public Affairs Office)
(Photo: Cabinet Public Affairs Office)
On May 8, commencing at 10:00 a.m. for approximately 20 minutes, Mr. ISHIBA Shigeru, Prime Minister of Japan, held a meeting with His Royal Highness Al Hussein bin Abdullah II, Crown Prince of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. The overview is as follows.
- Prime Minister Ishiba warmly welcomed H.R.H Crown Prince Al Hussein’s visit to Japan and participation in the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan. He then stated that Japan is committed to continuing its efforts for a two-state solution and establishing peace and prosperity in the region in coordination with Jordan, which is a lynchpin for the stability of the region. He also thanked Jordan’s cooperation in evacuating Japanese nationals from the neighboring countries.
- H.R.H Crown Prince Al Hussein highlighted the value of partnership between Jordan and Japan, and appreciated support from Japan in various fields, including economic reforms. He also stated this Jordan will spare no effort in helping Japan, including protecting of Japanese nationals.
- They discussed bilateral cooperation and various issues in the Middle East including the situation in Gaza and the Middle East peace, and concurred that the two countries would continue to work together.