The Dean of the Diplomatic Corps and the Ambassador of Senegal to Kuwait H.E. Abdou Lahad Mbacke hosted a farewell reception to bid farewell to the outgoing Japanese Ambassador to Kuwait H.E.Takashi Ashiki.
Attending the event was the representative of the Protocol Department at Kuwait’s Foreign Ministry, Khalid Al-Farsi, along with a large gathering of members of the diplomatic corps.
Speaking on the occasion, Ambassador Ashiki extended his thanks to the leadership, government and people of Kuwait for their support and cooperation they had extended to him during his stay in the country.
For his part, Ambassador Mbacke, on behalf of his colleagues bid a fond farewell to the Japanese ambassador and congratulated him on his successful tenure in Kuwait. He pointed out that the Japanese Ambassador had played a prominent role in the development of relations between Japan and Kuwait, and extended bridges of friendship and cooperation between his country and Kuwait in several areas.
A memento to commemorate the occasion was then handed over to the outgoing Japanese Ambassador.
