FM Shahid arrives in Japan on an Official Visit

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Abdulla Shahid has arrived in Tokyo, Japan, on an Official Visit.

Minister Shahid arrived in Tokyo on Monday.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs disclosed that the Foreign Minister will be participating in the Munich Leader’s Meeting scheduled to be held in Tokyo from 14-16 May 2023, as part of his visit.

Additionally, the minister will also meet with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan, Hayashi Yoshimasa, and other Ministers attending the Munich Leader’s Meeting.

The Munich Leader’s Meeting is organized by the Munich Security Conference and is designed to take place as a 24-hour off the record meeting in various capitals across the world. It brings together heads of government and international organizations, ministers, parliamentarians, civil society representatives, leading CEOs and high-level private sector representatives as well as reputable journalists to discuss and debate about international security policy and regional security challenges.

The Munich Leader’s Meeting is held in partnership with the Government of Japan and will feature high-level roundtables with specific thematic focus, held under Chatham House rules.

Minister Shahid is accompanied by the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ahmed Khaleel, Joint Secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mariyam Midhfa Naeem, Director at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Hussain Jahhaz, and Assistant Director at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mohamed Shujau.