Boris Johnson cancels visit to Japan scheduled for mid-February
January 31, 2022, 7:39 am

Boris Johnson cancels visit to Japan scheduled for mid-February

Boris Johnson-UK Prime Minister/Official Facebook page

The Nikkei Asia news website has learned that the governments of Japan and the U.K. have decided to cancel British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's visit to Japan that was scheduled for mid-February, as it has become increasingly difficult for Johnson to make the trip as tensions between Russia and the West intensify over Ukraine.

It said that the two governments had planned for Johnson and his Japanese counterpart, Fumio Kishida, to meet in person to discuss security cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region.

It would have been the first in-person meeting between the two prime ministers since they met in the U.K. at the COP26 climate summit in November last year.

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The Nikkei Asia added that Johnson is under pressure to resign for having attended parties last year in violation of the country's COVID-19 restrictions. Some observers say the growing calls for Johnson to step down also contributed to the decision to call of the Japan visit.

Source: nikkeiasia

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Aimed at secondary school students, the event brought together a distinguished group of academic professionals and technology experts to mentor and inspire young participants.
More than 100 high school students from across the Kingdom of Bahrain took part in the hackathon, which featured an intensive programme of training workshops and hands-on sessions. These activities were tailored to enhance participants’ critical thinking, collaborative problem-solving, and team-building capabilities, while also encouraging the development of practical and sustainable solutions to contemporary challenges using modern technological tools.
BENEFIT’s Chief Executive Mr. Abdulwahed AlJanahi, commented: “Our support for this educational hackathon reflects our long-term strategic vision to nurture the talents of emerging national youth and empower the next generation of accomplished female leaders in technology. By fostering creativity and innovation, we aim to contribute meaningfully to Bahrain’s comprehensive development goals and align with the aspirations outlined in the Kingdom’s Vision 2030—an ambition in which BENEFIT plays a central role.”
Professor Riyadh Yousif Hamzah, President of the Royal University for Women, commented: “This initiative reflects our commitment to advancing women in STEM fields. We're cultivating a generation of creative, solution-driven female leaders who will drive national development. Our partnership with BENEFIT exemplifies the powerful synergy between academia and private sector in supporting educational innovation.”
Hanan Abdulla Hasan, Senior Manager, PR & Communication at BENEFIT, said: “We are honoured to collaborate with RUW in supporting this remarkable technology-focused event. It highlights our commitment to social responsibility, and our ongoing efforts to enhance the digital and innovation capabilities of young Bahraini women and foster their ability to harness technological tools in the service of a smarter, more sustainable future.”
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