Ambassador Monji Arrival Reception
The arrival reception of Ambassador Kenjiro Monji was held at the Ambassador’s residence on June 16, 2015, with more than 300 guests attending including politicians, government officials, heads of diplomatic missions, academics, journalists, representatives of cultural groups and members of the Japanese community.
Guests enjoyed the beautiful weather while sampling sake, sushi and other Japanese delicacies.
In his remarks, Ambassador Monji expressed his delight with his new post as Ambassador of Japan to Canada, sharing his first memories of Canada while he was an exchange student in Syracuse, NY.
Moreover, he reflected on the excellent state of Japan-Canada relations, while expressing his intent to further promote the partnership, particularly in the field of trade, security as well as cultural and educational exchange.
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Ambassador and Mrs. Monji with the Hon. Deepak Obhrai, Parliamentary Secretary for Foreign Affairs and for International Human Rights
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Ambassador and Mrs. Monji with Mr. Mike Wallace, Canada-Japan Inter Parliamentary Group
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Ambassador and Mrs. Monji with the Hon. Chris Alexander, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration
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From Left: Mrs Monji; the Hon. Tobias C. Enverga Jr., Senator; the Hon. Yonah Martin, Senator; Ambassador Monji; and the Hon. Victor Oh, Senator
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