New Japanese ambassador to further strengthen bilateral cooperation
The newly accredited Japanese ambassador to Seychelles has said he will work to continue to strengthen cooperation between Japan and Seychelles.
Tatsushi Terada, who presented his credentials to President James Michel at State house yesterday morning and afterwards called on Vice-President Danny Faure, is the 13th ambassador of Japan to be accredited here and he replaces Mr Toshihisa Takata.
Japan and Seychelles already have a long tradition of partnership, particularly in fishing and environment.
“Japan will continue to cooperate with and help Seychelles in different areas,” Mr Terada said.
He added that he is particularly keen to increase cooperation in the environment sector more specifically in the clean energy sector.
President James Michel last visited Japan in June last year when he attended the TICAD V conference in Yokohama .
While there he held bilateral talks with the Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
President Michel also took the opportunity to express his gratitude for the assistance Japan has given Seychelles for the development of our fisheries sector, particularly artisanal fisheries.
He said this has helped Seychelles to develop its self reliance.
The Japanese government is providing a 7th Fisheries Grant to extend the Providence fishing port which will be of great benefit to local fishermen and the economy.
Japan also provided technical assistance to Seychelles to prevent coastal erosion resulting from the adverse effects of climate change.
Before leaving the country Mr Terada, who is based in Nairobi, Kenya is expected to hold talks today with the speaker of the National Assembly Dr Patrick Herminie.
Japan and Seychelles already have a long tradition of partnership, particularly in fishing and environment.
“Japan will continue to cooperate with and help Seychelles in different areas,” Mr Terada said.
He added that he is particularly keen to increase cooperation in the environment sector more specifically in the clean energy sector.
President James Michel last visited Japan in June last year when he attended the TICAD V conference in Yokohama .
While there he held bilateral talks with the Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
President Michel also took the opportunity to express his gratitude for the assistance Japan has given Seychelles for the development of our fisheries sector, particularly artisanal fisheries.
He said this has helped Seychelles to develop its self reliance.
The Japanese government is providing a 7th Fisheries Grant to extend the Providence fishing port which will be of great benefit to local fishermen and the economy.
Japan also provided technical assistance to Seychelles to prevent coastal erosion resulting from the adverse effects of climate change.
Before leaving the country Mr Terada, who is based in Nairobi, Kenya is expected to hold talks today with the speaker of the National Assembly Dr Patrick Herminie.
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