1月29日（水）、帝国ホテル大阪において三澤特命全権大使（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）の姫野勉より退任のご挨拶を頂きました。
続いて、新たに任命された三澤康のご挨拶を賜りました。
その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 the Occasion of the Inauguration of the Ambassador in Charge of Kansai.

On Wednesday, January 29, 2025, a reception was held to greet the newly-appointed ambassador in Charge of Kansai, Mr. Yasushi Misawa. The reception occurred at the Imperial 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. Himeno, greeted the assembled people and thanked them for their support during his time at the office.
Next, it was Mr. Misawa‘s turn to introduce himself.

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 globalization and international exchange in Kansai and Japan.