General Incorporated Association
The Japan-Oman Society
〒150-0013
4-8-10 Ebisu,
Shibuya-ku,Tokyo
Comfort EBISU#201
Tel/Fax03-6721-6889
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JAPANESE |
Shinzo Abe
Honorary Chairman of the Japan-Oman Society
The Sultanate Oman and Japan, located in the west and east respectively of the trading sea route connecting the India Ocean, the Malacca Straits and the Pacific Ocean, all which have historically produced dreams and ambitions, share the history of both countries having utilized the ocean and having built a rich culture.
We all are well informed that with its stable politics, economy, and social situation, Oman as a member of the Gulf Cooperation Council, composed of six Gulf States of Arab, is playing a vital role for the region’s stability and development. Japan is greatly dependent on the supply of energy resources from the Middle East region. The international navigation route in the Strait of Hormuz through which approximately 90 percent of energy resources are imported to Japan is set up within the Omani territorial water. Oman, blessed with fine harbours for oceangoing, is a stable supplier of petroleum and natural gas to our country as well.
It is strongly called for that the international community, especially for Japan which largely relies for its supply of resources on others, make efforts to maintain regional peace and stability through global cooperative actions, and continue a free and stable economic development. The strategic role as well as the geopolitical superiority that Oman as the State of strategic importance for the East and West trade and the sea-silk road has played historically is unchanged even today.
In the present day when international circumstances are altering, efforts are needed for future friendly relations to pursue a very active expansion of multilayered, various activities in citizenry participation, and deepen and enrich the foundation of friendship.
The Japan-Oman Society is coming to grips with friendly activities grounded on the broad foundations in a close coordination and cooperation with the related organizations and parties. Your understanding and cooperations are deeply appreciated.