Courtesy Visit to the Ambassador of Brazil
Dr. Ritter Diaz, Representative Director of the Japan Association for the Promotion of Latin America and the Caribbean (JAPOLAC), paid a courtesy visit to His Excellency Mr. Octávio Henrique Dias Garcia Côrtes, Ambassador of the Federative Republic of Brazil.
During the meeting, Dr. Diaz provided an overview of JAPOLAC’s mission and current initiatives, emphasizing the Association’s commitment to fostering practical and mutually beneficial exchanges between Japan and the countries of Latin America and the Caribbean.
In particular, Dr. Diaz expressed JAPOLAC’s full willingness to collaborate with the Embassy of Brazil, and mentioned, as an example, an initiative promoted jointly with Kura Sushi to feature Latin American and Caribbean cuisine at the Kura Sushi Pavilion during Expo Osaka 2025. As part of this initiative, the Brazlian dish pão de queijo (cheese bread) was offered to visitors during the Expo, showcasing a well-known dish of the country.
Dr. Diaz also reiterated his support for Ambassador Côrtes’ diplomatic mission, stressing that JAPOLAC serves as an additional platform to promote the Embassy’s initiatives and provide valuable information related to political, economic, social, and international developments in Japan.
Ambassador Côrtes welcomed the visit and expressed his appreciation for the opportunity to learn more about JAPOLAC and its efforts to strengthen relations between Japan and Latin America and the Caribbean. He also shared his perspectives on the importance of Brazil–Japan diplomatic ties.
With this visit, JAPOLAC reaffirms its dedication to supporting the efforts of Latin American and Caribbean embassies accredited in Japan, particularly in promoting greater awareness of the region’s rich cultural heritage and its contributions to Japanese society.
Dr. Diaz was accompanied by JAPOLAC Directors Mr. Ajoy Sinha Roy and Mr. Fredy Armijos.