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Courtesy Call on Parliamentary Vice-Minister OZORA by Hispanic-American Young Leaders under the KAKEHASHI Project
On October 19, commencing at 9:50 a.m. for approximately 30 minutes, Mr. OZORA Koki, Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, received a delegation of Hispanic-American young leaders, who were invited to Japan under the KAKEHASHI Project, one of Japan's Friendship Ties Programs.
- At the outset, Parliamentary Vice-Minister OZORA welcomed the group and highlighted the significance of multilayered people-to-people exchanges—including those at the grassroots level—as a foundation for the strong Japan-U.S. alliance. He expressed his hope that the younger generation, such as yourselvesthe delegation members themselves, would contribute to the further development of the Japan-U.S. relationship.
- The group expressed gratitude for the invitation to Japan. Afterward, they asked Parliamentary Vice-Minister OZORA questions about Japanese society and culture, his past activities, and Japan's political system, among other topics.
(Reference) KAKEHASHI Project
The purpose of KAKEHASHI Project is to increase the interest in and understanding of Japan among outstanding young leaders in the North American region. By having them engage in activities that make the most of their visit experience, it aims to expand an interest in, understanding of, and support for Japan. The project promotes participants' understanding of Japan's politics, economy, society, culture, history, and foreign policy in accordance with their areas of expertise and interest, and enhances their external communication about Japan.