In the presence of Minister of Trade and Industry Dr Hashim Yamani, the activities of the Saudi Day, organized by the Saudi pavilion at Exhibition 2005 in cooperation with the Saudi embassy in Japan. Speaking on the occasion, representative of the Japanese Government ambassador Atanabi highlighted the existing friendly relations between the Kingdom and Japan, and said these relations go back to more than 50 years. On his part, Dr Yamani said the participation of the Kingdom in the exhibition aims at deepening understanding among the nations. He pointed out that the Saudi pavilion has reflected the past and present of the Kingdom. Meanwhile, Dr Yamani said a number of Arab and friendly countries are participating in the show. He added that the Saudi pavilion is one of the best ten pavilions at the show. Dr Yamani pointed out that Japan is the second commercial partner of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia after the US. He noted that the Kingdom is about to join the World Trade Organization (WTO). --more 1504 Local Time 1204 GMT
