外務省アジア大洋州局長に新しく就任された鯰局長がご来館されました。２０１８年の第８回太平洋・島サミットでもお世話になり、今年第１０回を迎える太平洋・島サミットの成功に向けて両国間の率直な意見交換をしていくことを確認しました。
Ambassador Fritz welcomes courtesy call by Mr. Hiroyuki Namazu, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Director-General, Asian and Oceanian Affairs Bureau, to pay greeting Ambassador Fritz since becoming Director-General.
Mr. Namazu shared his experiences with the Pacific, namely his participation in the PALM 8 meeting held in 2018. Further, as the PALM10 approaches Japan encourages frank exchanges between the two parties for a successful summit.
Other projects such as the PALM&G Local Government Network was shared by Ambassador Fritz, as he expressed the importance of working closely with the Local Governments to further enhance tangible outcomes.
Mr. Namazu expressed keen interest in the rich history between Japan and the FSM. Further, the relationship between the FSM and Japan. Both parties look favorably towards deepening this relationship and welcomes Mr. Namazu to visit the FSM.
The Embassy of the Federated States of Micronesia welcomes further partnership with counterparts at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and looks forward to future endeavors.