Saying it will impact small scale fishermen in Okinawa, Japan is requesting the government of Palau to allow the vessels to continue fishing even after the implementation of the Palau National Marine Sanctuary after 2020. At the sidelines of the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission last week in Honolulu, Hawaii, Japan’s Head of Shingo […]
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2019 is very important year for Palau and Japan: Japan Parliamentary Vice Minister
Japan Parliamentary Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs Norikazu Suzuki told the media during his visit to Palau last week that 2019 will be a very important year for both countries as it will mark the 25th anniversary of their diplomatic relations. “We would like to establish a win-win relationship for the future and I would […]
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Japanese Parliamentary Vice Minister vows to help bring back direct flight between Palau, Japan
Japanese Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs Norikazu Suzuki told the media that he will help in bringing back the regular direct flights between Palau and Japan after realizing its importance. Suzuki, who visited Palau for the first time to attend the Palau-Japan Trade, Investment, and Tourism Seminar that was held on December 4 at the […]
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Palau, Japan co-hosted economic forum draws largest Japanese delegation
The first economic forum co-hosted by Palau and Japan in Palasia Hotel, Koror on December 4 had attracted the largest Japanese delegation compared to the other similar events co-hosted by Japan with other Pacific Island Countries (PICs), the Japanese Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs Norikazu Suzuki said. Suzuki, in an interview with the media, said […]
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Palau, Japan to jointly host tourism, trade seminar
Palau and Japan will jointly conduct a seminar on Dec. 4 covering a wide range of issues, from trade, investment, tourism, transportation, energy, aquaculture and agriculture. On the Japan side, Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs Norikazu Suzuki will lead the delegation of the Japanese economic mission taking part in the Japan and Palau Trade, Investment […]
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Culture, environment and sports promoted
Two strategic events in Japan and Taiwan that are currently taking place will promote Palau’s culture, environment and sports potential. In Japan, the JATA Tourism Expo in Tokyo (September 20-23) and the Ilan Meihua Lake Triathlon (September 19-26). JATA Tourism Expo, the world’s largest tourism trade fair, is held at the Tokyo Big Sight, attracting […]