Abe celebrates 25th Anniversary of Japan-Palau ties

November 13, 2019

Tokyo--Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended Tuesday a ceremony commemorating the 25th anniversary of the independence of Palau and the establishment of diplomatic ties between Japan and the Pacific island nation.

"We will enhance efforts to deepen Japan-Palau ties," Abe said, mentioning the planned launch of regular direct flights connecting the two countries.

Palau President Tommy Remengesau also attended the ceremony held at a Tokyo hotel.

Abe expressed gratitude to Remengesau for taking part in the "Sokuirei-Seiden-no-Gi" state ceremony, held last month to proclaim Emperor Naruhito's enthronement. Jiji Press