Tokyo;
Shaikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, yesterday (Tuesday) met with Emirati students studying at a number of Japanese universities as part of his official visit to Japan.
During his meeting with them, Shaikh Abdullah acquainted himself with the students’ academic specialisations and their living conditions in Japan. Shaikh Abdullah urged the students to pursue academic excellence through diligence in order to contribute to the nation’s development process in the future.
The minister also expressed his delight with meeting the students and their keenness to complete their academic achievements and their aspirations to return home to play an effective role in promoting the nation’s sustainable development.
The UAE students expressed their pride and delight in meeting with Shaikh Abdullah vowing to do their best to make their nation proud. They also expressed their appreciation of their country’s support and the services it provides to ensure their journey is completed with ease and comfort.
Later, Shaikh Abdullah visited Japan’s Hibiya High School, established in 1878, which is considered one of the oldest high schools in the world.
A delegation from the school welcomed Shaikh Abdullah and gave him a presentation about the school’s history and academic specialities.
Shaikh Abdullah then viewed the educational system applied in the school, and inspected its various educational facilities.
At the end of the visit, he expressed his admiration for the school and the role it plays in educating the youth, as well as the Japanese educational system.
Shaikh Abdullah was accompanied by Khalid Omran Al Amiri, UAE Ambassador to Japan, and a delegation from the UAE’s Ministry of Education.
