Representative Director of JAPOLAC Attends Higashikuninomiya International Cultural Award Ceremony
On December 8, Dr. Ritter Díaz, Representative Director of the Japan Association for the Promotion of Latin America and the Caribbean (JAPOLAC), participated as a special guest at the Higashikuninomiya International Cultural Award Ceremony, a prestigious event recognizing outstanding contributions to international friendship, cultural exchange, and global cooperation.
On this occasion, H.E. Manlio Cadelo, Ambassador of the Republic of San Marino to Japan, was honored with a decoration in recognition of his significant contributions to the strengthening of bilateral relations between Japan and the Republic of San Marino, as well as his steadfast commitment to promoting mutual understanding and international dialogue.
The ceremony was further distinguished by the participation of H.E. Walter Cohen, Ambassador of the Republic of Panama, and H.E. Edward Perez, Ambassador of the Dominican Republic, who attended as special guests and delivered congratulatory remarks to Ambassador Cadelo, highlighting his diplomatic achievements and his role in advancing friendly relations between Japan and the international community.
During the event, Dr. Ritter Díaz expressed his sincere gratitude to Mr. Fumiyasu Akegawa, Chairman of the Higashikuninomiya International Cultural Award Commemorative Association, who presided over the decoration, for the kind invitation, and conveyed his warm congratulations to Ambassador Cadelo on this distinguished honor.
Dr. Díaz also underscored the shared vision between JAPOLAC and the Higashikuninomiya International Cultural Award Commemorative Association, noting that both institutions pursue common objectives in promoting international cooperation between Japan, Latin America, and the wider global community through cultural understanding and dialogue.
The Higashikuninomiya International Cultural Award Ceremony serves as an important platform for strengthening international ties and celebrating the vital role of diplomacy and culture in building lasting bridges between nations.
