Ambassador Hiramatsu visited the Kingdom of Bhutan and presented his credentials to His Majesty King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck on February 3rd. During his visit, he was received in audience by His Majesty Jigme Singye Wangchuck, the Fourth King, and His Majesty the King, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck. Ambassador also made courtesy calls on senior government leaders including the Prime Minister Tobgay. On February 4th, he attended the kick-off event of the 30th Anniversary of the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between Japan and the Kingdom of Bhutan “Photo Exhibition about Japan-Bhutan Cooperation in the field of Agriculture”, and subsequently hosted an inaugurating reception.

1.Credentials Ceremony (February 3rd)　　





2.Courtesy call on H.E. Lyonchhen Tshering Tobgay, Prime Minister of Bhutan (February 3rd)



3.Courtesy call on H.E. Lyonpo Damcho Dorji, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Bhutan（February 3rd）



4.Inauguration of the Quick Charging Station for Electric Vehicles (February 4th)





5.The kick-off event of the 30th Anniversary of the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between Japan and the Kingdom of Bhutan, Photo Exhibition about Japan-Bhutan Cooperation in the field of Agriculture （February 4th）( Summary of Ambassador's Speech )





6.Reception hosted by Ambassador of Japan to inaugurate the 30th Anniversary of the Establishment of Japan-Bhutan Diplomatic Relations （February 4th）

Ambassador Hiramatsu stated in his speech that he felt honoured to take up the assignment as Ambassador of Bhutan at the significant juncture, Japan would continue to cooperate with Bhutan for her development and also work together in the international community, and that as ambassador of Japan to Bhutan, he is fully committed to exert himself to further promote exchanges of people at various levels during the year of the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Japan and Bhutan. (Full Text)

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