'Hope Probe' is a symbol of strong relationship with UAE, says Japanese FM
- 20 Jul 2020
Sarah Al Ameeri, Minister of State for Advanced Sciences o fUAE, celebrates with Naohiko Abe, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Senior Vice President, after the successful launch of the Hope Probe, at Tanegashima Space Centre on Monday. AFP
Japanese Minister for Foreign Affairs Toshimitsu Motegi has praised the launch of the United Arab Emirates’ Hope Probe to Mars, noting that it is a "very important project" symbolising the "strong relationship" between the two countries.
The Hope Probe, which was launched early on Monday from the Tanegashima Space Centre, located on a small island off the coast of southern Japan, marks the first interplanetary mission by an Arab country.
"Japan and the UAE have been promoting cooperation in a wide range of areas based on the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Initiative between the two countries," the minister added. "We hope to continue the cooperation in various areas including space."
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