Official Visit of the First Vice President of Costa Rica to Japan
Dr. Ritter Díaz, Representative Director of JAPOLAC, participated in the reception held on the occasion of the official visit to Japan by the First Vice President of Costa Rica, H.E. Mr. Stephan Brunner Neibig.
In his opening remarks, the First Vice President expressed his heartfelt gratitude to Japan for the invitation, underscoring the visit’s vital role in advancing the shared objectives of the bilateral agenda. Representing the Japanese government, H.E. Yoshifumi Tsuge, State Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, welcomed First Vice President, affirming the deep and enduring ties between Japan and Costa Rica, while highlighting the significance of this visit.
Dr. Díaz conveyed his sincere appreciation to the Ambassador of Costa Rica, H.E. Alexander Salas, for the kind invitation to the reception and extended his best wishes for the success of the official mission to Japan.
During the event, Dr. Díaz had the opportunity to exchange greetings with the First Vice President and distinguished members of the delegation, including H.E. Dr. Arnoldo André, Minister of Foreign Relations and Worship; H.E. Manuel Tovar, Minister of Foreign Trade of Costa Rica; and Mrs. Laura López, General Manager of the Foreign Trade Investment Promotion Agency of Costa Rica (PROCOMER).
The following day, Dr. Díaz attended a business luncheon organized by the Minister of Foreign Trade of Costa Rica and PROCOMER, addressed to the Japanese business community.
The First Vice President’s visit also included the signing of memoranda of cooperation with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC), and the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications of Japan. Additionally, the First Vice President and his delegation participated in the annual Peace Memorial Ceremony in Hiroshima, where they paid solemn tribute to the victims of the atomic bombings.
