JETRO, Tehran chamber of commerce sign note to deepen economic ties

JETRO, Tehran chamber of commerce sign note to deepen economic ties

A ceremony marking the signing of a memorandum is held between the Japan External Trade Organization and the Tehran chamber of commerce and industries in Tehran on Dec. 21, 2025, to strengthen their economic relationship.

JETRO, Tehran chamber of commerce sign note to deepen economic ties

JETRO, Tehran chamber of commerce sign note to deepen economic ties

A ceremony marking the signing of a memorandum is held between the Japan External Trade Organization and the Tehran chamber of commerce and industries in Tehran on Dec. 21, 2025, to strengthen their economic relationship.

Bilateral Relations Between the New Syrian Government and Turkey - Turkey

Bilateral Relations Between the New Syrian Government and Turkey - Turkey

Gaziantep Deputy Governor Sedat Sezik welcomed Aleppo Governor Azzam Al-Ghareeb during an official visit to the province. Their discussions focused on strengthening cooperation, expanding joint coordination, and enhancing institutional ties between Gaziantep and Aleppo. Gaziantep, Turkey on November 20, 2025. Photo by Mohammad Bashir Aldaher/ABACAPRESS.COM

Bilateral Relations Between the New Syrian Government and Turkey - Turkey

Bilateral Relations Between the New Syrian Government and Turkey - Turkey

Gaziantep Deputy Governor Sedat Sezik welcomed Aleppo Governor Azzam Al-Ghareeb during an official visit to the province. Their discussions focused on strengthening cooperation, expanding joint coordination, and enhancing institutional ties between Gaziantep and Aleppo. Gaziantep, Turkey on November 20, 2025. Photo by Mohammad Bashir Aldaher/ABACAPRESS.COM

Bilateral Relations Between the New Syrian Government and Turkey - Turkey

Bilateral Relations Between the New Syrian Government and Turkey - Turkey

Gaziantep Deputy Governor Sedat Sezik welcomed Aleppo Governor Azzam Al-Ghareeb during an official visit to the province. Their discussions focused on strengthening cooperation, expanding joint coordination, and enhancing institutional ties between Gaziantep and Aleppo. Gaziantep, Turkey on November 20, 2025. Photo by Mohammad Bashir Aldaher/ABACAPRESS.COM

Bilateral Relations Between the New Syrian Government and Turkey - Turkey

Bilateral Relations Between the New Syrian Government and Turkey - Turkey

Gaziantep Deputy Governor Sedat Sezik welcomed Aleppo Governor Azzam Al-Ghareeb during an official visit to the province. Their discussions focused on strengthening cooperation, expanding joint coordination, and enhancing institutional ties between Gaziantep and Aleppo. Gaziantep, Turkey on November 20, 2025. Photo by Mohammad Bashir Aldaher/ABACAPRESS.COM

Bilateral Relations Between the New Syrian Government and Turkey - Turkey

Bilateral Relations Between the New Syrian Government and Turkey - Turkey

Gaziantep Deputy Governor Sedat Sezik welcomed Aleppo Governor Azzam Al-Ghareeb during an official visit to the province. Their discussions focused on strengthening cooperation, expanding joint coordination, and enhancing institutional ties between Gaziantep and Aleppo. Gaziantep, Turkey on November 20, 2025. Photo by Mohammad Bashir Aldaher/ABACAPRESS.COM

Bilateral Relations Between the New Syrian Government and Turkey - Turkey

Bilateral Relations Between the New Syrian Government and Turkey - Turkey

Gaziantep Deputy Governor Sedat Sezik welcomed Aleppo Governor Azzam Al-Ghareeb during an official visit to the province. Their discussions focused on strengthening cooperation, expanding joint coordination, and enhancing institutional ties between Gaziantep and Aleppo. Gaziantep, Turkey on November 20, 2025. Photo by Mohammad Bashir Aldaher/ABACAPRESS.COM

Japan Princess Aiko in Laos

Japan Princess Aiko in Laos

Japanese Princess Aiko meets Lao President Thongloun Sisoulith in Vientiane on Nov. 18, 2025, as she visits Laos on her first official overseas trip, marking the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties. (Pool photo)

Japan Princess Aiko in Laos

Japan Princess Aiko in Laos

Japanese Princess Aiko meets Lao President Thongloun Sisoulith in Vientiane on Nov. 18, 2025, as she visits Laos on her first official overseas trip, marking the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties. (Pool photo)

Japan Princess Aiko in Laos

Japan Princess Aiko in Laos

Japanese Princess Aiko shakes hands with Lao President Thongloun Sisoulith in Vientiane on Nov. 18, 2025, as she visits Laos on her first official overseas trip, marking the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties. (Pool photo)

Japan Princess Aiko in Laos

Japan Princess Aiko in Laos

Japanese Princess Aiko (C), in Laotian native dress, poses for a photo in front of Pha That Luang, or the Great Stupa, in Vientiane on Nov. 18, 2025, as she visits Laos on her first official overseas trip, marking the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties. (Pool photo)

Japan Princess Aiko in Laos

Japan Princess Aiko in Laos

Japanese Princess Aiko visits the Patuxai war monument in Vientiane on Nov. 18, 2025, as she visits Laos on her first official overseas trip, marking the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties. (Pool photo)

Japan Princess Aiko in Laos

Japan Princess Aiko in Laos

Japanese Princess Aiko visits the Patuxai war monument in Vientiane on Nov. 18, 2025, as she visits Laos on her first official overseas trip, marking the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties. (Pool photo)

Japan Princess Aiko in Laos

Japan Princess Aiko in Laos

Japanese Princess Aiko visits the Patuxai war monument in Vientiane on Nov. 18, 2025, as she visits Laos on her first official overseas trip, marking the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties. (Pool photo)

Japan Princess Aiko in Laos

Japan Princess Aiko in Laos

Japanese Princess Aiko walks to the Patuxai war monument in Vientiane on Nov. 18, 2025, as she visits Laos on her first official overseas trip, marking the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties.

Japan Princess Aiko in Laos

Japan Princess Aiko in Laos

Japanese Princess Aiko waves to the crowd as she walks to the Patuxai war monument in Vientiane on Nov. 18, 2025, as she visits Laos on her first official overseas trip, marking the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties.

Japan Princess Aiko in Laos

Japan Princess Aiko in Laos

Japanese Princess Aiko visits the Patuxai war monument in Vientiane on Nov. 18, 2025, as she visits Laos on her first official overseas trip, marking the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties. (Pool photo)

Japan Princess Aiko's visit in Laos

Japan Princess Aiko's visit in Laos

Japanese Princess Aiko arrives at a hotel in Vientiane, Laos, on Nov. 17, 2025, as she begins her first official overseas trip on which she will mark the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between the two countries. (Pool photo)

Japan Princess Aiko's visit to Laos

Japan Princess Aiko's visit to Laos

Japanese Princess Aiko is greeted at a hotel in Vientiane on Nov. 17, 2025, upon her arrival in Laos, her first official overseas trip, to mark the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between the two countries. (Pool photo)

Japan Princess Aiko's visit to Laos

Japan Princess Aiko's visit to Laos

Japanese Princess Aiko is greeted at a hotel in Vientiane on Nov. 17, 2025, upon her arrival in Laos, her first official overseas trip, to mark the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between the two countries. (Pool photo)

Japan Princess Aiko's visit to Laos

Japan Princess Aiko's visit to Laos

Japanese Princess Aiko is greeted at a hotel in Vientiane on Nov. 17, 2025, upon her arrival in Laos, her first official overseas trip, to mark the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between the two countries. (Pool photo)

Japan Princess Aiko's visit to Laos

Japan Princess Aiko's visit to Laos

Japanese Princess Aiko is greeted at a hotel in Vientiane on Nov. 17, 2025, upon her arrival in Laos, her first official overseas trip, to mark the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between the two countries. (Pool photo)

Japan Princess Aiko's visit to Laos

Japan Princess Aiko's visit to Laos

Japanese Princess Aiko is greeted at a hotel in Vientiane on Nov. 17, 2025, upon her arrival in Laos, her first official overseas trip, to mark the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between the two countries. (Pool photo)

Japan Princess Aiko's visit to Laos

Japan Princess Aiko's visit to Laos

Japanese Princess Aiko is welcomed at a hotel in Vientiane on Nov. 17, 2025, upon her arrival in Laos, her first official overseas trip, to mark the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between the two countries. (Pool photo)

Japan Princess Aiko's visit to Laos

Japan Princess Aiko's visit to Laos

Japanese Princess Aiko is welcomed at a hotel in Vientiane on Nov. 17, 2025, upon her arrival in Laos, her first official overseas trip, to mark the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between the two countries. (Pool photo)

Musical to deepen Japan-Vietnam ties

Musical to deepen Japan-Vietnam ties

Vietnamese actress Do Phan Gia Han sings at a ceremony held at the Japanese ambassador to Vietnam's official residence in Hanoi on Nov. 14, 2025, to announce the production of Cong nu Anio, a history-based musical starring her and other actors from Japan and Vietnam. A love story based on romance between a Vietnamese princess and a Japanese merchant about 400 years ago, the musical will be played at a theater in Yokohama, near Tokyo, in September 2026, as part of efforts to deepen friendship between Japan and Vietnam.

Musical to deepen Japan-Vietnam ties

Musical to deepen Japan-Vietnam ties

Vietnamese actress Do Phan Gia Han sings at a ceremony held at the Japanese ambassador to Vietnam's official residence in Hanoi on Nov. 14, 2025, to announce the production of Cong nu Anio, a history-based musical starring her and other actors from Japan and Vietnam. A love story based on romance between a Vietnamese princess and a Japanese merchant about 400 years ago, the musical will be played at a theater in Yokohama, near Tokyo, in September 2026, as part of efforts to deepen friendship between Japan and Vietnam.

Tokyo governor meets Deaflympics athletes

Tokyo governor meets Deaflympics athletes

Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike (bottom, C) poses for a photo with Japanese athletes competing in the 2025 Tokyo Deaflympics with ties to the Japanese capital, at the metropolitan government headquarters building on Nov. 6, 2025, ahead of the event's opening on Nov. 15.

Tokyo governor meets Deaflympics athletes

Tokyo governor meets Deaflympics athletes

Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike (L) makes a speech at the metropolitan government headquarters building on Nov. 6, 2025, to Japanese athletes competing in the 2025 Tokyo Deaflympics with ties to the Japanese capital, ahead of the event's opening on Nov. 15.

Kabuki performance in Saudi Arabia

Kabuki performance in Saudi Arabia

Kabuki actor Nakamura Hayato performs in Riyadh on Nov. 3, 2025, to mark the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between Japan and Saudi Arabia.

King Charles III And Camilla At St.Paul Basilica - Rome

King Charles III And Camilla At St.Paul Basilica - Rome

King Charles III of the United Kingdom is honoured with the title of Royal Confrater of Saint Paul at the Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls (San Paolo Fuori le Mura) in Rome, Italy on October 23, 2025, recognising the long-standing ties between the British Crown and the Benedictine abbey attached to the basilica. King Charles III and Queen Camilla make an official State visit to the Vatican. Photo by (EV) F.Origlia-Vatican Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

King Charles III And Camilla At St.Paul Basilica - Rome

King Charles III And Camilla At St.Paul Basilica - Rome

King Charles III of the United Kingdom is honoured with the title of Royal Confrater of Saint Paul at the Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls (San Paolo Fuori le Mura) in Rome, Italy on October 23, 2025, recognising the long-standing ties between the British Crown and the Benedictine abbey attached to the basilica. King Charles III and Queen Camilla make an official State visit to the Vatican. Photo by (EV) F.Origlia-Vatican Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

King Charles III And Camilla At St.Paul Basilica - Rome

King Charles III And Camilla At St.Paul Basilica - Rome

King Charles III of the United Kingdom is honoured with the title of Royal Confrater of Saint Paul at the Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls (San Paolo Fuori le Mura) in Rome, Italy on October 23, 2025, recognising the long-standing ties between the British Crown and the Benedictine abbey attached to the basilica. King Charles III and Queen Camilla make an official State visit to the Vatican. Photo by (EV) F.Origlia-Vatican Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

King Charles III And Camilla At St.Paul Basilica - Rome

King Charles III And Camilla At St.Paul Basilica - Rome

King Charles III of the United Kingdom is honoured with the title of Royal Confrater of Saint Paul at the Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls (San Paolo Fuori le Mura) in Rome, Italy on October 23, 2025, recognising the long-standing ties between the British Crown and the Benedictine abbey attached to the basilica. King Charles III and Queen Camilla make an official State visit to the Vatican. Photo by (EV) F.Origlia-Vatican Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

King Charles III And Camilla At St.Paul Basilica - Rome

King Charles III And Camilla At St.Paul Basilica - Rome

King Charles III of the United Kingdom is honoured with the title of Royal Confrater of Saint Paul at the Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls (San Paolo Fuori le Mura) in Rome, Italy on October 23, 2025, recognising the long-standing ties between the British Crown and the Benedictine abbey attached to the basilica. King Charles III and Queen Camilla make an official State visit to the Vatican. Photo by (EV) F.Origlia-Vatican Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

King Charles III And Camilla At St.Paul Basilica - Rome

King Charles III And Camilla At St.Paul Basilica - Rome

King Charles III of the United Kingdom is honoured with the title of Royal Confrater of Saint Paul at the Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls (San Paolo Fuori le Mura) in Rome, Italy on October 23, 2025, recognising the long-standing ties between the British Crown and the Benedictine abbey attached to the basilica. King Charles III and Queen Camilla make an official State visit to the Vatican. Photo by (EV) F.Origlia-Vatican Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

King Charles III And Camilla At St.Paul Basilica - Rome

King Charles III And Camilla At St.Paul Basilica - Rome

King Charles III of the United Kingdom is honoured with the title of Royal Confrater of Saint Paul at the Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls (San Paolo Fuori le Mura) in Rome, Italy on October 23, 2025, recognising the long-standing ties between the British Crown and the Benedictine abbey attached to the basilica. King Charles III and Queen Camilla make an official State visit to the Vatican. Photo by (EV) F.Origlia-Vatican Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

King Charles III And Camilla At St.Paul Basilica - Rome

King Charles III And Camilla At St.Paul Basilica - Rome

Queen Camilla and cardinal James Michael Harvey attend a ceremony in which King Charles III of the United Kingdom is honoured with the title of Royal Confrater of Saint Paul at the Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls (San Paolo Fuori le Mura) in Rome, Italy on October 23, 2025, recognising the long-standing ties between the British Crown and the Benedictine abbey attached to the basilica. King Charles III and Queen Camilla make an official State visit to the Vatican. Photo by (EV) F.Origlia-Vatican Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

King Charles III And Camilla At St.Paul Basilica - Rome

King Charles III And Camilla At St.Paul Basilica - Rome

Britain's King Charles III leaves St. Paul's Basilica after attending a ceremony during which King Charles III of the United Kingdom was honoured with the title of Royal Confrater of Saint Paul at the Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls (San Paolo Fuori le Mura) in Rome, Italy on October 23, 2025, recognising the long-standing ties between the British Crown and the Benedictine abbey attached to the basilica. King Charles III and Queen Camilla make an official State visit to the Vatican. Photo by (EV) D.Ibanez-Vatican Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

King Charles III And Camilla At St.Paul Basilica - Rome

King Charles III And Camilla At St.Paul Basilica - Rome

King Charles III of the United Kingdom is honoured with the title of Royal Confrater of Saint Paul at the Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls (San Paolo Fuori le Mura) in Rome, Italy on October 23, 2025, recognising the long-standing ties between the British Crown and the Benedictine abbey attached to the basilica. King Charles III and Queen Camilla make an official State visit to the Vatican. Photo by (EV) D.Ibanez-Vatican Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

King Charles III And Camilla At St.Paul Basilica - Rome

King Charles III And Camilla At St.Paul Basilica - Rome

King Charles III of the United Kingdom is honoured with the title of Royal Confrater of Saint Paul at the Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls (San Paolo Fuori le Mura) in Rome, Italy on October 23, 2025, recognising the long-standing ties between the British Crown and the Benedictine abbey attached to the basilica. King Charles III and Queen Camilla make an official State visit to the Vatican. Photo by (EV) D.Ibanez-Vatican Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

King Charles III And Camilla At St.Paul Basilica - Rome

King Charles III And Camilla At St.Paul Basilica - Rome

Queen Camilla attends a ceremony in which King Charles III of the United Kingdom is honoured with the title of Royal Confrater of Saint Paul at the Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls (San Paolo Fuori le Mura) in Rome, Italy on October 23, 2025, recognising the long-standing ties between the British Crown and the Benedictine abbey attached to the basilica. King Charles III and Queen Camilla make an official State visit to the Vatican. Photo by (EV) F.Origlia-Vatican Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

King Charles III And Camilla At St.Paul Basilica - Rome

King Charles III And Camilla At St.Paul Basilica - Rome

King Charles III of the United Kingdom is honoured with the title of Royal Confrater of Saint Paul at the Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls (San Paolo Fuori le Mura) in Rome, Italy on October 23, 2025, recognising the long-standing ties between the British Crown and the Benedictine abbey attached to the basilica. King Charles III and Queen Camilla make an official State visit to the Vatican. Photo by (EV) D.Ibanez-Vatican Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

King Charles III And Camilla At St.Paul Basilica - Rome

King Charles III And Camilla At St.Paul Basilica - Rome

Britain's King Charles III leaves St. Paul's Basilica after attending a ceremony during which King Charles III of the United Kingdom was honoured with the title of Royal Confrater of Saint Paul at the Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls (San Paolo Fuori le Mura) in Rome, Italy on October 23, 2025, recognising the long-standing ties between the British Crown and the Benedictine abbey attached to the basilica. King Charles III and Queen Camilla make an official State visit to the Vatican. Photo by (EV) D.Ibanez-Vatican Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

King Charles III And Camilla At St.Paul Basilica - Rome

King Charles III And Camilla At St.Paul Basilica - Rome

King Charles III of the United Kingdom is honoured with the title of Royal Confrater of Saint Paul at the Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls (San Paolo Fuori le Mura) in Rome, Italy on October 23, 2025, recognising the long-standing ties between the British Crown and the Benedictine abbey attached to the basilica. King Charles III and Queen Camilla make an official State visit to the Vatican. Photo by (EV) D.Ibanez-Vatican Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

King Charles III And Camilla At St.Paul Basilica - Rome

King Charles III And Camilla At St.Paul Basilica - Rome

King Charles III of the United Kingdom is honoured with the title of Royal Confrater of Saint Paul at the Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls (San Paolo Fuori le Mura) in Rome, Italy on October 23, 2025, recognising the long-standing ties between the British Crown and the Benedictine abbey attached to the basilica. King Charles III and Queen Camilla make an official State visit to the Vatican. Photo by (EV) D.Ibanez-Vatican Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

King Charles III And Camilla At St.Paul Basilica - Rome

King Charles III And Camilla At St.Paul Basilica - Rome

King Charles III of the United Kingdom is honoured with the title of Royal Confrater of Saint Paul at the Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls (San Paolo Fuori le Mura) in Rome, Italy on October 23, 2025, recognising the long-standing ties between the British Crown and the Benedictine abbey attached to the basilica. King Charles III and Queen Camilla make an official State visit to the Vatican. Photo by (EV) F.Origlia-Vatican Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

King Charles III And Camilla At St.Paul Basilica - Rome

King Charles III And Camilla At St.Paul Basilica - Rome

King Charles III of the United Kingdom is honoured with the title of Royal Confrater of Saint Paul at the Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls (San Paolo Fuori le Mura) in Rome, Italy on October 23, 2025, recognising the long-standing ties between the British Crown and the Benedictine abbey attached to the basilica. King Charles III and Queen Camilla make an official State visit to the Vatican. Photo by (EV) D.Ibanez-Vatican Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

King Charles III And Camilla At St.Paul Basilica - Rome

King Charles III And Camilla At St.Paul Basilica - Rome

Britain's King Charles III and Queen Camillaarrive at St. Paul's Basilica to attend a ceremony during which King Charles III of the United Kingdom is honoured with the title of Royal Confrater of Saint Paul at the Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls (San Paolo Fuori le Mura) in Rome, Italy on October 23, 2025, recognising the long-standing ties between the British Crown and the Benedictine abbey attached to the basilica. King Charles III and Queen Camilla make an official State visit to the Vatican. Photo by (EV) D.Ibanez-Vatican Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM