Japan-United Arab Emirates Relations

December 23, 2025

From February 8 to February 10 in 2026, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed AL-NAHYAN, President of the United Arab Emirates will pay a State Visit to Japan.

  1. During his stay in Japan, President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed AL-NAHYAN will make a State Call on His Majesty the Emperor of Japan, and His Majesty will host a State Banquet in honor of His Highness. Ms. TAKAICHI Sanae, Prime Minister of Japan, will hold a meeting with His Highness and host a dinner for His Highness.
  2. It is expected that friendly relations between Japan and the United Arab Emirates will be further strengthened through the visit to Japan by His Highness.

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  1. His Highness has visited Japan five times in the past, two of them as Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi.
  2. His Highness has also accompanied his father, the late His Highness Sheikh Zayed, when he visited Japan as a State Guest in 1990.

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