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Signing of the Agreement between the Government of Japan and the Government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) concerning the Transfer of Defense Equipment and Technology
May 25, 2023
On May 25 (local time), in Abu Dhabi, Mr. ISOMATA Akio, Ambassador of Japan to UAE and Dr.Mubarak Saeed Ghafan Al Jabri, Major General Staff of Assistant Undersecretary for Support and Defense Industries of the Ministry of Defense of the United Arab Emirates signed the Agreement between the Government of Japan and the Government of the United Arab Emirates concerning the Transfer of Defense Equipment and Technology. This is the first time Japan signs this kind of agreement with a country in the Middle East region.
- This Agreement establishes a legal framework for the Governments of Japan and UAE regarding the handling of defense equipment and technology to be transferred between the two governments for joint research, development and production of defense equipment and technology and for enhancing cooperation in the field of security and defense. The Agreement will enter into force after the completion the necessary procedures between the governments of the two countries.
- The conclusion of this Agreement will ensure appropriate control over the defense equipment and technology transferred between Japan and the UAE, especially regarding any subsequent transfer to a third party or any extra-purpose use. It is expected that this Agreement will contribute to closer cooperation between Japan and the UAE for defense equipment and technology, and maintaining and improving the production and technological bases for Japan’s defense industry, thereby contributing to the security of Japan.