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Welcoming Remarks by YAB Prime Minister @ Bilateral Meeting in Japan

10 JUNE 2026

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Thank you, Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae.

I mean, such a grand welcome, not only here, but the Nikkei Forum and yesterday with the University of Tokyo. And I think the friendship under this comprehensive strategic partnership has been very meaningful.

We also come here to express our appreciation, in the Japanese has been kind of pivotal in our initial growth and development and industrialization from the 70s.

So, we look forward to further collaboration and meaningful exchanges with you. But may I thank you on behalf of my colleagues for the splendid welcome and good food. Too much food. But then, thank you very much again.

Arigato gozaimasu.