Tokyo – The Oman Embassy in Tokyo hosted an exhibition of photos taken by various Japanese diplomats during their stint in the Arab world.

The photo exhibition titled ‘Arabs Through the Eyes of Japanese Diplomats’ was held in Tokyo last week as one of the events to commemorate Arab Week in Japan. It was organised by the Council of Arab Ambassadors in Japan.

The opening ceremony was attended by a number of government officials, excellencies, representatives of the Japanese parliament, and heads of Arab diplomatic missions in Japan.

H E Dr Mohammed bin Saeed al Busaidi, Oman’s Ambassador to Japan, appreciated the cultural cooperation between Oman and Japan, hoping that the exhibition would convey the ancient cultural aspects of the Arab countries.

The exhibition was inspired by the ‘Japan through Diplomats’ Eyes’ exhibition that celebrated its 25th-anniversary last year.

The exhibition aims to promote the charm of the Arab world among Japanese people.

The photos on display reflect everyday life in the Arab world as captured by diplomats, government officials and their families living in the region.

Tunisian Ambassador Mohamed Elloumi expressed his gratitude to the organisers of the event calling it a ‘wonderful culturat show’, which promises to consolidate the bonds of friendship and cooperation between Japan and the Arab world.

Elloumi found the exhibition appropritely shedding light on the beauty, richness and diversity of the Arab countries.

Princess Takamado agreed to be the Honorary President of the exhibition and said it represented true diplomacy.

“I really cannot imagine anything better than to have respective ambassadors from both sides seeing what is so beautiful about the countries to which they are posted,” she was quoted as saying.

Japan’s Parliamentary Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs Takagi Kei was also of the opinion that the photographs reflected the appeal of the Arab society and its people as seen from a Japanese perspective.

“I sincerely hope that more Japanese people will discover the beauty of the Arab world. We believe this exchange will strengthen the friendly relations between Japan and the Arab world,” Kei was reported as saying.

Omani Ambassador highlighted the Arab historical, civilisational and cultural ties and the strength of the connection between the Arab countries.