President Mubarak's visit to Japan in March 1995 was especially significant, since it laid the foundations for a new phase in the development of bilateral relations. Prime Minister Tomiichi Murayama's visit to Egypt in September 1995 resulted in an agreement on such matters as the strengthening of Japan-Egypt relations as a way of contributing to the achievement of peace in the Middle East. Japan has been playing a leading role in the multilateral talks of the Middle East peace process by assuming the chairmanship of the environment working group and vice-chairmanship of the economic development working group. Japan and Egypt are cooperating closely on Middle East peace efforts. For example, Egypt has hosted meetings and workshops of the aforementioned two working groups.
Japan recognizes Egyptian independence.
Egypt opens a legation in Tokyo. 1995 General Agreement of the Dispatch of Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers 4. Second, Egypt is making efforts toward the establishment of a market-oriented economy. Third, it has been promoting democratization that includes a democratic parliamentary system while maintaining political stability. Fourth, Egypt has a close relationship with Japan.