Japanese Ambassador to Fiji, Rokuichiro Michii says Fiji and Japan, as important partners in the international community, share common values such as freedom, democracy, rule of law, respect for human rights and the environment.
While speaking at the reception for the 64th Birthday of His Majesty the Emperor of Japan held at his residence, Ambassador Michii said since Japan and Fiji established diplomatic relations in 1970, the year of Fiji’s independence, they have jointly continued to foster and strengthen growing relations.
“I look forward to working closely with the Government and people of Fiji in addressing priority areas such as climate change, sea level rise, environment, disaster management and contributing meaningfully to the wider sustainable development of Fiji.”
He shared that Fiji, the Pacific Island countries and Japan will strengthen collective efforts in tackling with regional and global challenges in accordance with the 2050 Strategy, including climate change and natural disasters, protection of oceans and cooperation and people-to-people exchanges.
His Excellency, the President Ratu Wiliame Katonivere, Madam First Lady Vilomena Katonivere, Permanent Secretary for Foreign Affairs Lesikimacuata Korovavala and cabinet ministers and members of the diplomatic corps were in attendance at the function.
