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2018 New Year’s Celebration Reception
January 2018 Consulate-General of Japan in Perth
On the 22nd of January the Consulate-General of Japan in Perth and the Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Perth co-hosted the 2018 New Year's Celebration Reception at the Official Residence. Some 120 guests attended in this year's Reception including the Premier's representative, the Hon Sue Ellery MLC, Minister for Education and Training, the Hon Kate Doust MLC, President of the Legislative Council, the Hon Michelle Roberts MLA, Minister for Police; Road Safety, the Hon Dave Kelly MLA, Minister for Water; Fisheries; Forestry; Innovation and ICT; Science, the Hon Dr Mike Nahan MLA, Leader of the Opposition and other representatives from government and business including Japanese companies and members of the local Japanese community. In his greetings Consul-General Tatsuo Hirayama said that last week's visit by Prime Minister Turnbull, where he and Prime Minister Abe met and reaffirmed their determination to further strengthen the Japan-Australia Special Strategic Partnership in economic and security matters, was an auspicious start to the year. From this beginning, the Consul-General expressed his aim to further deepen Western Australian and Japanese relations. Minister Ellery stated that the Western Australian Government highly valued the relationship with Japan as shown by the visit by Premier McGowan last year as well as increasing student exchanges in her own portfolio of education. Leader of the Opposition, Dr Nahan told the guests that while circumstances surrounding Western Australia may change, the importance of relations with Japan would not change and he referred to the significant opportunities coming from the Japan-Australia Economic Partnership Agreement. Following the speeches, a sake barrel opening ceremony was held before President Fukumura of the Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Perth led the gathering in a toast. Japanese foods such as sushi and tempura were enjoyed along with much friendly discussion.
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