H.E. the Ambassador of Japan and Mrs. Sobashima hosted their farewell reception
2021/10/29
Remarks by Ambassador
Remarks by President Panuelo
On Thursday October 28, 2021, H.E. the Ambassador of Japan and Mrs. Sobashima hosted their farewell reception at their residence. The function was held with the provision of disinfectants, masks, and disposable gloves, enabling the participants to prepare for COVID-19 countermeasures.
In his farewell address, Ambassador Sobashima reflected what happened in his tenure of 2 years in the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) such as President Panuelo’s visit to Japan and the Ninth Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting (PALM9), explained Japan’s support to the FSM to fight COVID-19, the donation from the Japanese community and the information sharing of Japan’s COVID-19 situation, remarked that he had a number of things undone and hoped that further progress would be made under the tenure of his successor Ambassador Michigami and thanked the people in the FSM for their cooperation.
H.E. David W. Panuelo, President of the FSM who offered a farewell statement on behalf of the FSM, thanked Ambassador Sobashima for continuously attending National COVID-19 Task Force and sharing the information of Japan's COVID-19 situation and countermeasures, among his other contributions to the FSM, and requested him to continue to be involved in the friendly relationship between Japan and the FSM. The President expressed his appreciation, with respect to the bilateral relations between Japan and the FSM, for Japan’s support in various fields including COVID-19 and JICA volunteers and stated that the FSM, for its part, would support Japan in various areas including its support for Japan’s candidature for a Permanent Member of the UN Security Council. The President Panuelo hoped that the special bond “Kizuna” between the two countries will continue to be further strengthened.
The ceremony was attended by about 100 people including H.E David W. Panuelo, President of the FSM, and First Lady Patricia Edwin, the Hon. Kandhi Elieisar, Secretary of Foreign Affairs, the Hon. Joses Gallen, Secretary of Justice, the Hon. Carlson Apis, Secretary of Transportation, Communications and Infrastructure, the Hon. Marcus Samo, Secretary of Health and Social Affairs, the Hon. Gardenia Aisek, Secretary of Education, the Hon. Andrew Yatilman, Secretary of Environment, Climate Change and Emergency Management, the Hon. Ginger Mida, Post Master General, Mr. Kasio Mida, former FSM Ambassador to Japan, the Hon. Stevick Edwin, Speaker of the Pohnpei State Legislature, Ambassadors of Australia, China, and the United States, representatives of the International Organizations, and Japanese residents.
The guests enjoyed the conversations over the various food and desserts prepared by Mr. Waki, chef of Ambassador’s residence, with such drinks as Japanese sake and wines.
To read the speech by Ambassador Sobashima, please click here.
In his farewell address, Ambassador Sobashima reflected what happened in his tenure of 2 years in the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) such as President Panuelo’s visit to Japan and the Ninth Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting (PALM9), explained Japan’s support to the FSM to fight COVID-19, the donation from the Japanese community and the information sharing of Japan’s COVID-19 situation, remarked that he had a number of things undone and hoped that further progress would be made under the tenure of his successor Ambassador Michigami and thanked the people in the FSM for their cooperation.
H.E. David W. Panuelo, President of the FSM who offered a farewell statement on behalf of the FSM, thanked Ambassador Sobashima for continuously attending National COVID-19 Task Force and sharing the information of Japan's COVID-19 situation and countermeasures, among his other contributions to the FSM, and requested him to continue to be involved in the friendly relationship between Japan and the FSM. The President expressed his appreciation, with respect to the bilateral relations between Japan and the FSM, for Japan’s support in various fields including COVID-19 and JICA volunteers and stated that the FSM, for its part, would support Japan in various areas including its support for Japan’s candidature for a Permanent Member of the UN Security Council. The President Panuelo hoped that the special bond “Kizuna” between the two countries will continue to be further strengthened.
The ceremony was attended by about 100 people including H.E David W. Panuelo, President of the FSM, and First Lady Patricia Edwin, the Hon. Kandhi Elieisar, Secretary of Foreign Affairs, the Hon. Joses Gallen, Secretary of Justice, the Hon. Carlson Apis, Secretary of Transportation, Communications and Infrastructure, the Hon. Marcus Samo, Secretary of Health and Social Affairs, the Hon. Gardenia Aisek, Secretary of Education, the Hon. Andrew Yatilman, Secretary of Environment, Climate Change and Emergency Management, the Hon. Ginger Mida, Post Master General, Mr. Kasio Mida, former FSM Ambassador to Japan, the Hon. Stevick Edwin, Speaker of the Pohnpei State Legislature, Ambassadors of Australia, China, and the United States, representatives of the International Organizations, and Japanese residents.
The guests enjoyed the conversations over the various food and desserts prepared by Mr. Waki, chef of Ambassador’s residence, with such drinks as Japanese sake and wines.
To read the speech by Ambassador Sobashima, please click here.
Presenting a gift from President Panuelo to Ambassador Sobashima
Participants enjoying the food and conversation
Participants enjoying the food and conversation
Participants enjoying the food and conversation