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| On 1st October, Ambassador George Hisaeda had a meeting with H.E. Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. They exchanged views on Japan-Oman bilateral relations. |
| On 12th October, Ambassador George Hisaeda and his wife, Midori were invited to well-known American violinist Joshua Bell’s concert at the Royal Opera House Muscat by H.E. Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Picture from left: Daughter of H.E. Sayyid Badr Al Busaidi, H.E. Sayyid Badr Al Busaidi, Ms. Mitsuko O’Neil, the Ambassador and his wife |
| On 15th October, Ambassador George Hisaeda invited Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) specialists visiting Oman, Omani officials, and Oman-JICA alumni members to his residence. |
| On 17th October, Ambassador George Hisaeda invited Takashi Tsukioka, Representative Director & Chief Executive Officer of Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd. to his residence. |
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| On 18th October, Ambassador George Hisaeda attended a commemoration ceremony to celebrate the 30th anniversary of business cooperation between Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd. and the Ministry of Oil and Gas of the Sultanate of Oman. The Ambassador had a meeting with H.E. Dr. Mohammed bin Hamad Al Rumhy, Minister of Oil and Gas, and Takashi Tsukioka, Representative Director & Chief Executive Officer of Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd. |
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| The Ambassador making a congratulatory speech | From left: Mr. Tsukioka, the Ambassador, and H.E. Dr. Mohammed Al Rumhy | The Ambassador speaking to H.E. Dr. Mohammed Al Rumhy |
| On 21st October, Ambassador George Hisaeda had a meeting with H.E. Dr. Ali bin Saud Al-Bimani, Vice Chancellor of Sultan Qaboos University (SQU), and H.H. Sayyidah Dr. Mona bint Fahd Al-Said, Assistant Vice Chancellor for International Cooperation, SQU, and attended a signing ceremony for academic cooperation between SQU and the Japan Cooperation Center, Petroleum (JCCP). |
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| The Ambassador meeting with H.E. Dr. Ali Al-Bimani | The Ambassador making some opening remarks at the ceremony | The signing ceremony
From Ambassador to right: H.H. Sayyidah Dr. Mona Al-Said and H.E. Dr. Ali Al-Bimani |
| On 27th October, Ambassador George Hisaeda invited H.E. Koji Omi, former Japanese Minister of Finance to his residence. |
| On 5th November, Ambassador George Hisaeda invited the Ambassadors of Cyprus, France, Germany, the Philippines, Russia, Spain and Switzerland to his residence. |
| On 7th November, Ambassador George Hisaeda and his wife were invited to a friendly football match (Oman vs Yemen) by Sayyid Khalid bin Hamad Al Busaidi, Chairman of the Oman Football Association. |
| On 10th November, Ambassador George Hisaeda invited Masayuki Yamauchi, Honorary Professor of Tokyo University, who was visiting Muscat to deliver a lecture at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, to his residence. Professor Yamauchi is a historian known for International Relations and Research on the Middle East. |
| On 11th November, Ambassador George Hisaeda attended a lecture by Masayuki Yamauchi, Honorary Professor of Tokyo University hosted by Mitsubishi Corporation, and had a meeting with representatives of the Japanese company who are stationed in Oman. |
| On 13th November, Ambassador George Hisaeda hosted a reception to celebrate the re-launch and completion of the second term of a Japanese Language Course organized by the Oman-Japan Friendship Association. It is of great importance to promote the Japanese language in Oman to deepen understanding of Japan and its culture. |
| On 25th November, Ambassador George Hisaeda visited H.E. Ahmed bin Yousuf Al Harthy, Undersecretary of the Foreign Ministry for Diplomatic Affairs, and exchanged views on Japan-Oman bilateral relations. |
| On 25th November, Ambassador George Hisaeda was invited to the opening ceremony of the photography exhibition “Oman Through the Eyes of Ambassadors” and admired showpieces with the Guest of Honour, H.E. Ambassador Dr. Mohammed bin Awad Alhassan, Chief of Minister's Office, Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Two of Ambassador Hisaeda’s personal photos, taken with his favorite compact digital camera, were showcased in the exhibition. |
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| The Ambassador explaining his photos to H.E. Ambassador Mohammed Alhassan | The Ambassador’s wife, Midori standing in front of the Ambassador’s photos, named “Looking at Sea and Camel from Khor Ruri, Salalah” and “Sunset in the Wahiba Sands” |
| On 30th November, Ambassador George Hisaeda attended the opening ceremony of the “Hiroshima, City of Peace” photography exhibition at Muscat Grand Mall, and made some opening remarks. The exhibition featured Hiroshima’s atomic bombing, reconstruction efforts, and path to becoming a City of Peace where tourism flourishes. The embassy of Japan organized the exhibition in cooperation with the City of Hiroshima, Oman-Japan Friendship Association and Hiroshima-Oman Friendship Association. |
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| The Ambassador making some opening remarks | The Ribbon cutting by the Guest of Honour, H.E. Ahmed bin Yousuf Al Harthy, Undersecretary of the Foreign Ministry for Diplomatic Affairs | Group photo with the guests from Hiroshima From left: the Ambassador’s wife, Mr. Kenji Shiga, Director of the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, the Ambassador, Ms. Chizuko Kawamura, an Official from the City of Hiroshima, and Mr. Kazuhiro Fukushima, Chairman of the Hiroshima-Oman Friendship Association |
| On 1st December, Ambassador George Hisaeda and his wife, Midori visited Sultan Qaboos University (SQU) and met with H.H. Sayyidah Dr. Mona bint Fahd Al-Said, Assistant Vice Chancellor for International Cooperation, SQU. |
| On 1st December, Ambassador George Hisaeda attended “Japan Day” at SQU, which was organized by the Embassy of Japan, and made some opening remarks. Japan Day included lectures by Mr. Kenji Shiga, Director of the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, and Ms. Midori Asoh, a Japanese Language Teacher. There was also a screening of Japanese movie ‘Happy Flight’. |
| On 1st December, Ambassador George Hisaeda hosted a reception to thank all those who cooperated in the successful “Hiroshima, City of Peace” photography exhibition. |
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| The Ambassador making a speech | Introducing the guests from the city of Hiroshima | From left: Mr. Fukushima, Chairman of the Hiroshima-Oman Friendship Association, Mr. Shiga, Director of the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, and Dr. Suad Mohammed Al-Mudhaffar, Director of the Oman-Japan Student Forum |
| On 2nd December, Ambassador George Hisaeda visited H.E. Eng. Mohsen bin Mohammed al Shaikh, Chairman of Muscat Municipality, and gave an overview of the “Hiroshima, City of Peace” Photography Exhibition as well as introducing the guests from Hiroshima. |
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| On 2nd December, Ambassador George Hisaeda visited H.E. Sayyid Saud bin Hilal Al Busaidi, Minister of State and Governor of Muscat, and gave an overview of the “Hiroshima, City of Peace” Photography Exhibition as well as introducing the guests from Hiroshima. |
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| On 2nd December, Ambassador George Hisaeda invited Mr. Kenji Shiga, Director of the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, and other guests from Hiroshima who visited Oman for the “Hiroshima, City of Peace” Photography Exhibition, to his residence. |
| On 4th December, Ambassador George Hisaeda and his wife, Midori cast their ballots for the 47th House of Representatives Member Election at the Embassy of Japan, along with other Japanese expatiates in Oman. |
| On 10th December, Ambassador George Hisaeda hosted Japan’s National Day reception at his residence, in celebration of Emperor Akihito of Japan’s 81st birthday. Almost 350 people attended, including members of Oman’s Royal Family, and guests from political, military, bureaucratic and business sectors as well as ambassadors, diplomats, academics and the Japan Fan Club members. |
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| The Ambassador making a welcome speech | Cake cutting with the Guest of Honour, H.H. Sayyid Kamil bin Fahd Al Said, Assistant to the Secretary General of the Office of Deputy Prime Minister for the Council of Ministers and H.H. Sayyid Mohammed bin Salim Al Said, Chief of Protocol, Ministry of Foreign Affairs | The Ambassador and his wife talking with H.H. Sayyid Kamil bin Fahd Al Said |
| On 12th December, Ambassador George Hisaeda attended a Japanese community year-end party and made some remarks. The picture below shows Ambassador and his wife Midori chatting with the board members. |
| On 15th December, Ambassador George Hisaeda invited Mr. Hiroshi Iwahori, P.E.Jp, who was visiting Oman for a Middle Eastern Desalination Center (MEDRC) meeting held in Muscat, at his residence. |
| On 15th December, Ambassador George Hisaeda attended the launch ceremony of new ISUZU models. Attending such events as the Ambassador of a high-tech and trading nation is one of the most important parts of the role. The picture below shows the Ambassador, his wife Midori and Sheikh Saad bin Suhail Bahwan, Chairman of OTE Group. |
| On 16th December, Ambassador George Hisaeda attended the opening ceremony of the Steve McCurry Photography Exhibition upon the invitation of Ambassador of the United States of America. Mr. Steve McCurry is a talented photographer well-known for capturing scenes of outlands and conflict zones. |
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| Ambassador with Mr. McCurry | Midori looking at “Afghan Girl”, Mr. McCurry’s best-known piece after appearing on the cover of National Geographic magazine in 1986. |
| On 17th December, Ambassador George Hisaeda paid a visit to the Ambassador of Qatar, the Dean of the Diplomatic Corps in Oman. |
| On 28th December, Ambassador George Hisaeda invited some representatives of the Japanese company who are stationed in Oman to his residence. |
