Japan's crown prince visits Saudi pavilion at Osaka Expo
'We were deeply honored by the visit of their Imperial Highnesses,' Binzagr told Arab News Japan. 'It was a beautiful visit.'
He noted how much the pair had enjoyed the music of the oud, which was being played as the imperial guests entered the courtyard of the pavilion and which echoed throughout the building owing to the design of the walls and corridors to amplify the sound.
'The imperial couple also enjoyed Saudi coffee and (a selection of various) dates,' Binzagr said, adding that the variety and color of Saudi dates is influenced by the minerals in the soil of each region where they are grown in the Kingdom.
Binzagr said they had discussed the similarities in the cultures of Saudi Arabia and Japan, adding that despite appearing different, they shared a deep pride in their heritage and history, and both countries' ability to link the East and West.
He added that Japan is authentic with what it has but is also able to blend it with foriegn best practices with its great openness. Binzagr said that he believes this makes for something very special that Saudi Arabia also shares with Japan.
'We both value our roots and connectivity, and we both seek to celebrate balance in everything we do,' he said.
At the pavilion, the imperial couple viewed the plan for Riyadh Expo 2030 and indicated they were keen to visit at that time or even before, Binzagr said.
'We are keenly looking forward to more visits between members of Japan's Imperial Family and members of our Royal Family of Saudi Arabia,' Binzagr added.
'Such visits add a special dimension to an already special relationship.'
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Japan's crown prince visits Saudi pavilion at Osaka Expo
TOKYO: Japan's Crown Prince Fumihito and Crown Princess Akishino visited Saudi Arabia's pavilion at the Osaka-Kansai Expo on Thursday, in the company of Saudi Ambassador to Japan Ghazi Faisal Binzagr. 'We were deeply honored by the visit of their Imperial Highnesses,' Binzagr told Arab News Japan. 'It was a beautiful visit.' He noted how much the pair had enjoyed the music of the oud, which was being played as the imperial guests entered the courtyard of the pavilion and which echoed throughout the building owing to the design of the walls and corridors to amplify the sound. 'The imperial couple also enjoyed Saudi coffee and (a selection of various) dates,' Binzagr said, adding that the variety and color of Saudi dates is influenced by the minerals in the soil of each region where they are grown in the Kingdom. Binzagr said they had discussed the similarities in the cultures of Saudi Arabia and Japan, adding that despite appearing different, they shared a deep pride in their heritage and history, and both countries' ability to link the East and West. He added that Japan is authentic with what it has but is also able to blend it with foriegn best practices with its great openness. Binzagr said that he believes this makes for something very special that Saudi Arabia also shares with Japan. 'We both value our roots and connectivity, and we both seek to celebrate balance in everything we do,' he said. At the pavilion, the imperial couple viewed the plan for Riyadh Expo 2030 and indicated they were keen to visit at that time or even before, Binzagr said. 'We are keenly looking forward to more visits between members of Japan's Imperial Family and members of our Royal Family of Saudi Arabia,' Binzagr added. 'Such visits add a special dimension to an already special relationship.'
