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Attendance at the Opening Ceremony of the Special Exhibition Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Signing of the Basic Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation between Japan and Australia, and the 50th Anniversary of the Establishment of the Australia-Japan Foundation by State Minister for Foreign Affairs HORII
On June 16, commencing at 3:00 p.m. for approximately an hour, Mr. HORII Iwao, State Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, attended the opening ceremony of the special exhibition commemorating both 50th anniversaries. The ceremony was held at the Diplomatic Archives.
- The opening ceremony was attended by Mr. HORII, Mr. FUJII Hisayuki (Member of the House of Representatives of Japan, Secretary-General of the Japan-Australia Diet League), The Hon. Frances Adamson AC (Governor of South Australia), and Mr. Andrew Shearer (Ambassador-Designate of Australia to Japan), and others.
- State Minister HORII reflected that, over the half century since the signing of the Basic Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation between Japan and Australia, the two countries have deepened their ties across all areas—political, economic, security, cultural, and people-to-people exchanges. He then expressed his hope that this special exhibition will contribute to a deeper understanding of the history of Japan-Australia relations and serve as an opportunity to further promote friendship between the two countries.
- H.E. Mr. Andrew Shearer, Ambassador-Designate of Australia to Japan stated that it is not only the governments but also the peoples of both countries who have shaped the “Special Strategic Partnership” based on Japan-Australia friendship, and expressed his desire for the two countries to continue working together toward their mutual prosperity over the next 50 years.
(Reference1)The Basic Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation between Japan and Australia
The Basic Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation between Japan and Australia is aimed at expanding and strengthening relations between Japan and Australia across a wide range of fields. The agreement was signed on 16 June 1976 and entered into force on 20 August 1977.
(Reference2)Special Exhibition
From June 17 to August 1, the Diplomatic Archives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will hold a special exhibition in co-sponsorship with the Australian Embassy in Japan. This special exhibition will feature the original Treaty documents as well as panels that introduce the wide range of Japan-Australia relations.