Dinner in Appreciation of the Ambassador of Panama
Dr. Ritter Diaz, Representative Director of JAPOLAC, and his wife, Mrs. Ayana Diaz Hatada, hosted a dinner in honor of His Excellency Carlos Pere, Ambassador of Panama to Japan, and his wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Heurtematte, in recognition of their friendship and support of the association’s activities.
During his tenure, Ambassador Pere supported various JAPOLAC initiatives aimed at strengthening academic cooperation between Panamanian and Japanese universities. Thanks to the support of the Embassy of Panama, a study trip was organized for specialists from the Panamanian Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (INMFRE) to the University of Health and Welfare in Niigata, as well as a practical course in diplomatic communication conducted by a specialist from the Embassy of Panama for students at Utsunomiya University.
Additionally, Ambassador Pere played an active role in the renewal of the academic agreement between the University of Panama and Chiba University, which will facilitate the expansion of academic exchanges in the field of medicine.
He was also actively involved in the establishment of an educational cooperation agreement between Chiba University, the National Secretariat of Science and Technology of Panama (SENACYT) and the Institute for the Training and Development of Human Resources (IFARHU), under which Chiba University will receive postgraduate students in the field of Horticulture.
Another significant achievement of Ambassador Pere was the approval by the Japanese government of visa exemption for Panamanian citizens, which will enable greater exchange of people between the two nations.
The dinner also counted on the distinguished presence of the heads of diplomatic missions from Venezuela, Mexico, the Dominican Republic, Peru and Bolivia.
In summary, this dinner reflects JAPOLAC’s profound gratitude towards Ambassador Pere and his wife for their contribution to strengthening the ties between Japan and the Republic of Panama.