The 68th anniversary of Japan’s Self Defense Forces
2022/11/3
On 3rd November 2022, Ambassador OKANIWA Ken hosted the reception to celebrate the 68th anniversary of Japan’s Self Defense Forces with General Robert Kibochi, Chief of the Kenya Defence Forces, as guest of honour, at the Ambassador’s residence.
In his speech, Ambassador OKANIWA expressed highly appreciated Kenya's significant contribution towards peace and stability in East Africa. He also stressed the importance of deepening bilateral cooperation between Japan and Kenya to promote a Free and Open Indo-Pacific (FOIP).
The reception was attended by 83 guests, including Defence Force personnel, UN officials and members of the diplomatic corps.
In his speech, Ambassador OKANIWA expressed highly appreciated Kenya's significant contribution towards peace and stability in East Africa. He also stressed the importance of deepening bilateral cooperation between Japan and Kenya to promote a Free and Open Indo-Pacific (FOIP).
The reception was attended by 83 guests, including Defence Force personnel, UN officials and members of the diplomatic corps.