Ambassador of Kazakhstan presented his letters of credit to the Emperor of Japan

Tokyo, July 15, 2021 – During a solemn ceremony at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo, Ambassador of Kazakhstan Sabr Yessimbekov presented his letters of credit to Emperor Naruhito of Japan.

The Japanese monarch congratulated the people of Kazakhstan on the 30th anniversary of independence and wished the country continued well-being and prosperity. Emperor Naruhito also expressed hope for further strengthening of cooperation with Kazakhstan and extended warm greetings to President Qasym-Jomart Toqayev and the First President, Leader of the Nation Nursultan Nazarbayev.

The Kazakh diplomat briefed the Emperor on the key areas of cooperation with Japan, as well as on ongoing political and economic reforms in our country. The Ambassador expressed his confidence in the successful holding of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, while Emperor Naruhito wished good luck to the Kazakh national team at the Olympic Games.

Nobuo Kishi, a member of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, Minister of Defense of Japan, also participated in the ceremony. During the conversation, the parties exchanged views on the prospects for the development of bilateral relations, focusing on the intensification of economic cooperation in the post-pandemic period.

Overall, Kazakhstan and Japan reaffirmed their commitment to strengthen strategic partnership in the Reiwa era.

For reference: After the accession to the throne of Emperor Naruhito on May 1, 2019, Japan entered the Reiwa era, which means “beautiful harmony”.