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| On 11th February, Ambassador George Hisaeda invited Mr. Momoki Tokiwa, Chairman of the Board of Shikoku Electric Power to his residence. They exchanged opinions over the electricity situation in Japan and the importing of LNG for thermal power generation. |
| On 13th February, Ambassador George Hisaeda invited Mr. Takeo Kato, President of the National Archives of Japan. They exchanged opinions over Japan’s technical cooperation with Oman regarding the preservation and restoration of official documents. |
| On 15th February, Ambassador George Hisaeda invited Admiral Katsunori Kawano, Chief of Staff of the Maritime Self-Defense Force and other officials to his residence. Both maritime nations, Japan and Oman have maintained a close cooperative relationship regarding maritime security, such as counter-piracy operations. |
| On 16th February, Ambassador George Hisaeda invited Mr. Koichi Ogiue, President of Otsuma Women’s University. |
| On 18th February, Ambassador George Hisaeda attended ‘Japan Day’ hosted by Al Hassan Group. He received a briefing on their latest commodities and business dealings with Japan and visited the lightings showroom. |
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| Ambassador cutting the commemorative cake with Mr. Hassan bin Ali Salman, Chairman of Al Hassan Group | At the showroom |
| On 20th February, Ambassador George Hisaeda invited a group of Japanese students currently visiting Oman with the cooperation of related institutions including the Oman-Japan Friendship Association (OJFA) and Sultan Qaboos University. |
| On 14th February, Ambassador George Hisaeda hosted Japanese bassoonist Ms. Masami Massong at a salon concert at his residence. Nearly 30 high-ranking officials attended , including H.H. Lady Virginia Al Said and H.E. Mohammed bin Al Zubair, Advisor to His Majesty the Sultan for Economic Planning Affairs, and enjoyed beautiful pieces such as Telemann’s Sonata and Mozart’s Concerto. It is important to highlight such talented Japanese artists, especially in international fields such as classical music. |
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| On 3rd March, Ambassador George Hisaeda had a meeting with H.E. Dr. Fuad bin Jaafar Al Sajwani, Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries. The Ambassador presented a commemorative photo taken with Prime Minister Abe during his official visit to Oman in January 2014 (with his handwritten signature) to H.E. Dr. Fuad Al Sajwani. |
| On 8th April, Ambassador George Hisaeda attended the graduation ceremony of the Japanese School and made a congratulatory speech. |
| On 11th April, Ambassador George Hisaeda visited Dhofar University in Oman’s second largest city, Salalah, and had a meeting with Dr. Hassan bin Said Kashoob, Vice-Chancellor of the university. The Ambassador also made a speech at the opening ceremony of ‘Japan Day’ at the university, which included a Japanese Book Donation, the screening of Japanese movie ‘Shodo Girls (Calligraphy Girls)’ and an Origami workshop. |
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| Meeting with Dr. Hassan Kashoob | Ambassador giving a speech | Book Donation on behalf of the Japanese Government |
| On 18th March, Ambassador George Hisaeda had a meeting with H.E. Eng. Dr. Ali bin Masoud Al Sunaidi, Minister of Commerce and Industry. The Ambassador presented a commemorative photo taken with Prime Minister Abe (with his handwritten signature) to H.E. Eng. Dr. Al Sunaidi. |
| On 23rd March, the Embassy of Japan and the Japan Oman Friendship Association (OJFA) hosted a travelling exhibition by the Japan Foundation called 'Japanese Design Today 100' in cooperation with Bait al Zubair Museum. Royal Family members, key government and business leaders, including H.H. Sayyid Kamel bin Fahd Al Said, H.H. Lady Virginia Al Said and H.E. Khalili bin Abdullah Al Khonji, Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry attended the inauguration ceremony. The Embassy of Japan works on showcasing Japanese culture. |
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| Ambassador making a speech | Ribbon cutting by guest of honor H.E. Mohammed bin Al Zubair, Advisor to His Majesty the Sultan for Economic Planning Affairs | H.E Mohammed bin Al Zubair holding one of exhibited items |
| On 26th March, Ambassador George Hisaeda visited the Royal Opera House Muscat (ROHM) and had a meeting with Ms. Christina Scheppelmann, Director General of ROHM. They agreed to showcase more Japanese artists at the ROHM in future. |
