Derasat Centre’s delegation concludes visit to Japan
Manama, Mar. 17 (BNA): The Bahrain Centre for Strategic, International and Energy Studies (Derasat) has concluded its delegation's visit to Japan, which was held from March 2-7.
The visit aimed to advance bilateral cooperation and knowledge exchange in various fields, with a focus on research initiatives.
Dr. Hamad Ebrahim Al Abdulla, Executive Director and Dr. Abdulla Isa Al Abbasi, Director of the Energy and Environment Programme at the Studies and Research Directorate, conducted a series of meetings with Japanese think tanks, organisations and institutions.
On the first day, Derasat’s delegation held meetings with key Japanese counterparts to explore collaborative opportunities and discuss regional dynamics. The delegation held discussions with Dr. Haruhiko Obara, Executive Officer at the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology, on joint research and development initiatives in this field, with emphasis on energy and sustainability.
The delegation also met with Ryuichi Funatsu, Director of the Second Middle East Division at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, to discuss cooperation in various joint research fields. They exchanged insights on media initiatives with Kazuo Kodama, President of the Foreign Press Centre in Japan.
On the second day of the visit, the delegation met with Tatsuya Terazawa, Chairman and CEO of the Japanese Energy Economics Institute, to discuss energy economics and to explore research cooperation.
The delegation also met with Kunihiko Miyake, Senior Advisor and Board Member at the Canon Institute for Global Studies, where they had a positive discussion focusing on global geopolitical dynamics and the role of research institutions in fostering dialog and understanding between nations.
The delegation had a meeting with Toshihide Ando, Assistant Minister and Director-General of the Office of Middle Eastern and African Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan, reaffirming their commitment to exploring unique scientific research initiatives.
The delegation also met with Yasuo Asakura, Chairman of the Institute of Systems Science Research, focusing on emerging technologies and innovation to enhance mutual capabilities.
The delegation's visit to the Research Center for Advanced Science and Technology (RCAST) at the University of Tokyo provided an opportunity to meet Professor Masakazu Sugiyama, Director of RCAST, and Professor Satoshi Ikeuchi, Professor of Religion and Global Security.
The visit was concluded with a trip to Kyoto, where the delegation met Takashi Honjo, Senior Managing Director at the Research Institute of Innovative Technology for Earth, to discuss innovative technologies for environmental sustainability and explore opportunities for joint research and development. They also met with Professor Takashi Morii, Director of the Institute of Advanced Energy at Kyoto University, to exchange insights on energy policies and potential collaborations in energy research and analysis.
Dr. Al Abdulla expressed his appreciation for the warm welcome and productive discussions, emphasising the importance of such interactions as a means to promote knowledge exchange.
The outcomes of these engagements are expected to contribute to mutual growth and development of a diverse set of scientific research.
The visit marks a significant milestone in fostering cooperation and exchanging expertise between Derasat and its counterparts in Japan. All parties expressed commitment to adding to the progress achieved during this visit and further enhancing strategic research areas of mutual interest.
