The Birthday Celebration of His Majesty The Emperor, 9th December 2011
(Ambassador Hatanaka and Ambassador Mukangira, the DG in Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation)
On 9th December, the Birthday Celebration of His Majesty The Emperor of Japan took place at the Ambassador’s residence attended by the government officials, diplomatic delegations, business leaders and Japanese residents who support our embassy’s day to day duties. Ambassador Hatanaka, in addition to explaining the meaning and history of Japan’s imperial system, expressed a sincere gratitude for heartfelt assistance by the Rwandan people for the Earthquake in this march. The guest of honour, Jacqueline Mukangira, the director general in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, commended Japan’s continuing economic cooperation in this difficult period.