Opportunities for partnerships were discussed as His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, met Japanese Crown Prince Fumihito, at the Akasaka Imperial Residence. HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister highlighted the strength of relations between Bahrain and Japan, which are rooted in joint strategic co-operation and co-ordination, and reflect the support of His Majesty King Hamad and Emperor Naruhito .