JAPOLAC participates in the celebration of Central America’s Independence Day
The Japan Association for the Promotion of Latin America and the Caribbean (JAPOLAC) took part in the official ceremony commemorating the 204th anniversary of the Independence of Central America, held on September 12, 2025, at the International House of Japan in Tokyo.
The event was jointly organized by the diplomatic missions of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua, and was attended by senior officials of the Government of Japan, members of the diplomatic corps, international organizations, and representatives of the private sector.
The Ambassador of Guatemala to Japan, H.E. Mr. Manuel Estuardo Roldán, delivered remarks on behalf of the Central American heads of mission, highlighting progress achieved in cooperation, trade, tourism, and political relations with Japan.
Representing the Government of Japan, the Minister of State for International Affairs, Mr. Hisayuki Fujii, conveyed a message of congratulations to the five nations and emphasized the significance of the 90th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Japan and Central America.
Representing JAPOLAC, Dr. Ritter Díaz, Representative Director, and Mr. Neil Butler, Senior Director, attended the ceremony. Dr. Díaz expressed his warmest congratulations to the ambassadors of the Central American countries, underscoring the historic friendship between Japan and the region. He also reiterated JAPOLAC’s strong commitment to supporting the activities of Central American diplomatic missions, with the goal of enhancing the region’s visibility in Japan.