During this meeting, the Japanese PM expressed his thanks to His Royal Highness for his participation in the enthronement ceremony of Japan's Emperor Naruhito.

Abe also commended the considerable economic, social and human progress achieved in the Kingdom under the leadership of HM King Mohammed VI, highlighting the steady development of economic cooperation between Rabat and Tokyo.

This meeting took place in the presence of Morocco’s ambassador to Japan, Rachad Bouhlal.

HRH Prince Moulay Rachid took part, on Wednesday at the Akasaka Imperial Residence, in a tea reception offered by the new sovereign of Japan in honor of the Monarchs and members of the royal families who attended the ceremony of his enthronement.

HRH Prince Moulay Rachid also attended on Tuesday a dinner offered by the Emperor of Japan on the occasion of the enthronement ceremony, held on Tuesday afternoon at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo in the presence of more than 2,500 guests from 190 countries, including foreign dignitaries and members of royal families.