TOKYO, July 6, 2018 (MENA) - Japan's Foreign Minister Taro Kono took part, as a guest of honor representing the Japanese government, in a celebration held by the Egyptian embassy in Tokyo to mark the anniversary of the July 23 Revolution. Addressing the celebration, Egypt's Ambassador to Japan Ayman Kamel reviewed positive developments realized in Egypt after the success of the political leaderships to restore political stability and security. Ambassador Kamel, meanwhile, welcomed the anticipated visit of Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to Egypt this month, saying that it would contribute to boosting relations in all fields. Kamel further hailed Japan's decision to reduce the level of travel instructions to Egypt. The Japanese foreign minister, for his part, hailed Egyptian-Japanese relations and pointed out to his country's keenness on maintaining coordination with Egypt. Minister Taro invited Al Azhar Grand Imam to visit Tokyo this year for talks on tolerance and fighting extremism.
