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I would like to state the mission of the Japanese Embassy in Singapore here. It is twofold.

First, it is to promote and further strengthen the already excellent bilateral relationship we enjoy.

Japan and Singapore have been forging a close relationship in politics, economics, culture, and many other areas. The Japanese community in Singapore is one of the largest in the region. More than 24,000 Japanese citizens and approximately 1,000 Japanese companies are here in Singapore. This is in large part due to Singapore’s most desirable conditions, such as excellent infrastructure, safety, good hygiene standards, quality education, advanced medical and healthcare, business-friendly tax system, etc.

Japan and Singapore also maintain frequent top-level exchanges. Their Majesties The Emperor and Empress of Japan paid a state visit to Singapore in 2006, while President Nathan and Mrs. Nathan visited Japan as state guests in 2009. In October 2009, PM Lee became the first foreign leader to meet with the then PM Hatoyama after the change of the Government in Japan. Political leaders of our two Governments meet very frequently, reflecting a strong sense of common and shared interests in the region and the world.

In June 2010, the Cabinet of Japan formulated the ‘New Growth Strategy’ for stronger economic recovery. One of the pillars of the Strategy is to promote further opening up of Japan and expansion of its business activities across Asia. Singapore was the first country in the world with which Japan signed an Economic Partnership Agreement or FTA.

Last year, the Japan Creative Center was opened by thePrime Ministers of our two countries. The objective of the Center is to disseminate Japan’s creative spirits to Singapore and Asia. We will further promote and expand these activities.

Second, it is to support the exchange of people between Japan and Singapore. We are here to provide support to Japanese nationals and to help make their stay or integration into the Singapore society pleasant and smooth, as well as to promote Japan as the travel destination of choice for the people of Singapore, for the benefits of our two countries.

Domo Arigato..