Port Call of Chilean Navy Training Ship Esmeralda During Expo Osaka 2025
On June 15, Dr. Ritter Díaz, Director Representante of the Japan Association for the Promotion of Latin America and the Caribbean (JAPOLAC), participated in a reception held aboard the Chilean Navy’s training ship Esmeralda, currently docked in Osaka as part of its diplomatic voyage to support Chile’s presence at Expo Osaka 2025.
The reception was jointly hosted by H.E. Ricardo Rojas, Ambassador of Embassy of Chile in Japan and the Captain of the Esmeralda, Andrés Gallegos who delivered welcoming remarks underscoring the historical and symbolic importance of the Esmeralda as a “sailing embassy” that fosters friendship and understanding between nations.
The event was honored by the presence of Her Imperial Highness Princess Takamado, whose attendance highlighted the significance of Chile-Japan relations and the cultural diplomacy fostered by Expo Osaka 2025.
On this occasion, Dr. Díaz extended his sincere gratitude to Ambassador Rojas for the kind invitation and praised Chile’s initiative to arrange a stop of the ship at Osaka, the host city of the World Expo and Japan’s third-largest metropolis. He emphasized the importance of initiatives like the Esmeralda’s visit in strengthening bilateral relations and expanding mutual understanding through cultural and people-to-people exchanges.
The Esmeralda, with a rich tradition of global maritime outreach, returns to Osaka nearly three decades after its last port call, reaffirming Chile’s commitment to international friendship and cooperation, particularly within the dynamic setting of Expo Osaka 2025.
