WAM Abu Dhabi, Nov 28th, 2012 (WAM) -- Dr. Maytha Salem Al Shamsi, Minister of State yesterday evening attended the reception hosted by Yoshihiko Kamo, Ambassador of Japan to UAE on the occasion of the Japanese Emperor's birthday.

The ceremony, held at Hilton Abu Dhabi, was attended by a number of officials and heads of Arab and foreign diplomatic missions accredited to the State.

During the ceremony, the Japanese ambassador hailed the bilateral relations, describing UAE a friendly country, stressing the keenness to maintain partnership at all levels.

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