Iran, Japan Celebrate 90 Years of Diplomatic Ties in Tokyo

Iranian and Japanese diplomats and politicians convened at the Iranian embassy in Tokyo on Thursday night to celebrate the 90th anniversary of the start of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

A message by Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif was read out at the ceremony, in which the top diplomat had voiced hope for the further expansion of bilateral ties between the two countries through the resolution of the Iranian and Japanese authorities and the use of existing capacities.

Japanese Foreign Minister Tarō Kōno had also sent a message to the ceremony, in which he had offered congratulations on the 90th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between the two countries, and voiced hope for the development of contradiction and amicable ties with Iran.

Iranian ambassador to Japan Morteza Rahmani Movahed said in mid-September that Iran has its special attractions for all the tastes of Japanese tourists.

“Development of tourism relations between the two countries is one of the important issues emphasized by the Islamic Republic of Iran,” the envoy highlighted in late September.

Earlier in mid-October, Rahmani Movahed said that the bilateral relations between Tehran and Tokyo are supported by both nations.

The Iranian diplomat made the remarks while receiving a host of Japanese journalists, reporters, media people and TV personnel in the building of Iranian embassy in Tokyo. The media people along with managers of some Japanese TV and radio stations were visiting the embassy.

He asserted that friendly relations between Iran and Japan are deep rooted and that is why the ties between the two countries easily win the approval and support of both nations and cultures.  

The year of 2019 is coincided with the 90th anniversary of establishment of political and diplomatic relations between Iran and Japan which is a very good opportunity to broaden scientific, cultural and tourism cooperation, Rahmani Movahed said.

To mark the occasion, both sides have prepared various programs which will be covered by Japanese media leading to deepening of cultural ties between the two ancient civilizations, he said.

Appreciating the presence of Japanese media in Iran's embassy, the Iranian ambassador suggested holding regular sessions in the future to work out a framework for regular cooperation between Japanese media and Iranian Embassy and their Iranian counterparts.

In the meeting, the Japanese media voiced readiness to expand cooperation with Iran's embassy to help promote cultural cooperation.

Message end/