On October 28, Mr. HORII Iwao, State Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, hosted a welcome reception in Tokyo for the participants of the 2026-2027 Japanese-Language Program for Foreign Service Officers and Public Officials.
- State Minister HORII, in his opening speech, extended a heartfelt welcome to all the participants coming to Japan from 35 countries around the world. Furthermore, based on his experience as a State Minister for Foreign Affairs interacting with leaders of many countries and experiencing their cultures, he expressed his sincere hope that the participants would not only learn the Japanese language but also have a truly fulfilling experience in Japan, such as by coming into contact with Japanese society and culture, through the eight-month program.
- H.E. Mr. Moi Lemoshira, Ambassador of the Republic of Kenya to Japan, who is an alumnus of the program, and Mr. SHIMOYAMA Masaya, Executive Vice President of the Japan Foundation, which operates the program, spoke respectively of the importance of this long-standing program, and welcomed and encouraged all the participants, wishing them success through their training.
- On behalf of the participants, Mr. Davit SAHAKYAN, a diplomat from the Republic of Armenia expressed his gratitude to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan and the Japan Foundation for organizing this program and his enthusiasm for the next eight-month program.
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