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Japan FM congratulates Emperor Naruhito on his 62nd birthday

Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi.
Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi.
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24 Feb 2022 01:02:43 GMT9
24 Feb 2022 01:02:43 GMT9

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Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi, in a video message, congratulated His Majesty the Emperor Naruhito on his 62nd birthday.

“I would like to extend my sincere congratulations to His Majesty the Emperor of Japan on his 62nd birthday.

“Despite the prolonged ramifications of the COVID-19 pandemic, His Majesty the Emperor and Her Majesty the Empress have prioritized contact with the people of Japan by participating in a variety of online events.

“In addition to online interactions His Majesty met in person with 35 incoming ambassadors to Japan to accept their credentials and received farewell courtesy visits from many ambassadors who left Japan last year,” said the foreign minister.

“Furthermore, His Majesty also held an audience for distinguished guests from 11 countries visiting Japan to attend the opening ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.

“I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude for His Majesty’s contributions to deepen and enrich the friendship and goodwill between Japan and other countries and areas,” he added.

“At present the international community is confronted with epoch-making changes. We need to address a wide range of issues, in particular, the crisis caused by the spread of COVID-19 and ongoing challenges to the universal values and international order that have until now underpinned the peace and prosperity of the international community,” Hayashi said.

“From the aforementioned perspectives and based on the world’s trust in Japan that has been fostered through the efforts of past generations of the Japanese people, we will open a new frontier of Japanese diplomacy with a balanced and stable posture and a high level of readiness underpinned by three determinations: the determination to fully defend universal values; the determination to fully safeguard the peace and stability of Japan; and the determination to contribute to the humankind and take on a leadership role in the international community.

“On the topic of new developments, last year brought an important change for Her Imperial Highness Princess Aiko, who celebrated her coming of age in December – a joyous occasion for their Majesties the Emperor and Empress and other members of the Imperial family, as well as the people of Japan.

“I would like to close my speech by offering my heartfelt prayers and wishes for His Majesty’s continued good health, and the prosperity of the Imperial Court, as well as the good health of everyone watching this video,” Hayashi concluded.

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