在マラウイ日本国大使館
The Embassy of Japan in Malawi
Reception on the 5th Commemoration of the Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami March 10, 2016
On March 10, 2016, the Embassy of Japan hosted a reception commemorating the 5 years since the Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami.
In his speech, Ambassador Nishioka not only spoke about the devasating losses and destruction which struck the Tohoku region, but also about the reconstruction and rebuilding efforts in the 5 years. He stated that Japan's reconstruction process is steadily progressing in sectors including industry, agriculture, and public infrastructure, and shared examples where the Government of Japan established the Reconstruction Agency to accelerate the rebuilding of the affected areas, mobilized resources for the Agency through short term tax hikes, and hosted the Third UN World Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction in March 2015, which the Hon. Dr. George Chaponda, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation attended and shared the experiences of Malawi after being hit by devastating floods in January 2015.
The Guest of Honour, Hon. Dr. Chaponda, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation expressed his heartfelt condolences to those affected by the disaster, and commended Japan's reconstruction efforts. In addition, he expressed appreciation toward Japan's assistance in response to the floods that attacked Malawi in early 2015, and stated that by learning from Japan's experience, Malawi will work on its reconstruction and rebuilding efforts.
The reception was also graced by other high level officials such as Mr. Mkondiwa, Chief Secretary to Government and Mr. Botolo, Principal Secretary for the Office ofthe Vice President and Commissioner of Disasater Management Affairs.
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Hon. Dr. Chaponda, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and Ambassador Nishioka
