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On May 25, Mr. Yoshihiro Seki, Member of the House of Representatives and State Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry visited the Republic of South Africa, as Special Envoy of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, to attend the Presidential Inauguration Ceremony for H.E. Mr. Cyril Ramaphosa, President of the Republic of South Africa.
2. Mr. Seki handed over the personal letter from Prime Minister Abe to President Ramaphosa and offered his congratulations on the inauguration of President Ramaphosa. Mr. Seki stated that Japan will strive to further develop bilateral relations focusing on trade and investment and that he looks forward to welcoming President Ramaphosa to Japan on the occasions of important events which will be held in Japan this year including TICAD7. President Ramaphosa stated that he appreciates Mr. Seki’s attendance at the Presidential Inauguration Ceremony and that he looks forward to visiting Japan this year.
3. Mr. Seki had short conversations with dignitaries including heads of state of African countries as well as special envoys from non-regional countries on the occasion of the Presidential Inauguration Ceremony.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan.
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