5月14日（火）、リーガロイヤルホテル大阪において山本特命全権大使（関西担当）任命に伴う式典が外務省主催により執り行われ、関西地区の領事館や国際協力団体関係者、企業関係者の方々が多数出席されました。

最初に前特命全権大使（関西担当）の石川和秀氏より退任のご挨拶を頂きました。
続いて、4月に新たに任命された山本条太氏のご挨拶を賜り、最後に関西領事団代表のAparicioパナマ総領事から石川前任特命全権大使（関西担当）にお礼状が渡され、Aparicio氏が乾杯の音頭を執られました。

乾杯後は参加者同士の交流が行われ、親睦を深める機会ともなりました。

JAPFでは今後も引き続き、関西地区だけでなく、日本の国際交流活動にも力を注いで参りたいと思います。


JAPF participated in the Festivities held on Occasion of the Inauguration of Ambassador in Charge of Kansai.

On Tuesday, May 14, 2019 a reception was held to greet the newly-appointed ambassador in Charge of Kansai, Mr. Jota Yamamoto.  The reception took place at Rihga Royal Hotel Osaka and was organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Osaka Liaison Office. Many representatives from the local consulates, international organizations and local businesses participated.

First, the former ambassador in Charge of Kansai Mr. Ishikawa greeted the assembled people and thanked them for their support during his time at the office.
Next, it was Mr. Yamamoto‘s turn to introduce himself.
Finally, Dean of the Kansai Consular Corps and Consul-General of Panama Mr. Aparicio, presented the former Ambassador Mr. Ishikawa with a letter of appreciation and proposed the toast.

After the speeches the participants used the remaining time of the event to exchange business cards and mingle.

We at JAPF, keep up our work towards the globalization and international exchange not only of Kansai, but also of the whole of Japan.