New Emperor’s Celebration Reception

2019/5/27
Speech by Ambassador Horie
Speech by Deputy Secretary Pretrick
  On May 17th , His Excellency Ambassador Horie and his wife hosted a reception to celebrate the enthronement of the New Emperor at their official residence. The event was attended by Mr. Samson Pretrick, the Hon. Deputy Secretary of Department of Foreign Affairs of the FSM and more than 130 guests from the National and State governments, FSM congress, traditional leaders, diplomatic corp and international organizations.
 
  In his address, Ambassador Horie expressed his expectation for the deepening of the relationship between the Federated States of Micronesia and Japan in new era, “Reiwa”.
 
  Following Ambassador Horie’s speech, on behalf of the FSM National Government, the Deputy Secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Samson Pretrick celebrated the enthronement and the new era.
 
  After the toasts, many guests signed the “Congratulatory Book” set up at a booth to congratulate the New Emperor. Dinner and desserts prepared by Mr. Fukudome, official residence’s chef, were served and well enjoyed by the guests together with Japanese sake and wines.
 
Dish served at dinner
Guests at the reception