(MENAFN- Qatar News Agency) oto April 23 - Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser Chairperson of Qatar Foundation for Education Science and Community Development (QF) was today welcomed by the Governor of Kyoto Mr Keiji Yamada to the Kyoto State Guest House in Japan. Mr Keiji Yamada Governor of Kyoto welcomed Her Highness and thanked her for her visit. Her Highness thanked the Governor saying that the friendship between Qatar and Japan is "based on mutual respect and trust." Her Highness added "Our partnership can be symbolised by the Qatari-Japanese Friendship Fund. The Fund was established by His Highness the Father Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani in the wake of the March 2011 devastating earthquake and tsunami as an expression of our deep empathy. "Today Qatar is pleased that this Fund has supported thousands of victims across the most affected areas through a range of sustainable projects in education healthcare and fisheries. We hope that its impact will continue to help many more in their journeys to recovery" HH Sheikha Moza said. Her Highness went on to describe her objectives for the ongoing QF visit: "I am confident that the discussions the Qatar Foundation has held this week with Japanese institutes will launch the next phase in our relationship. A phase that will result in collaborations in a wide range of innovative research and technology fields that will be of tremendous benefit to both our countries." While at the Kyoto State Guest House Her Highness witnessed a Japanese tea ceremony which involves the ceremonial preparation and presentation of a powdered green tea. The ceremony is meant to show respect through grace and etiquette. Following the tea ceremony Her Highness watched 'Noh' a style of classical Japanese musical drama that dates back to the 13th century. The Kyoto State Guest House was built to welcome guests from other countries and help them better understand the culture of Japan and to deepen friendships.
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