Halla met with Japan’s Prime Minister
Halla Tómasdóttir, President of Iceland, met at noon for Japanese time with Japan Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba. On this occasion, they discussed, among other things, gender equality, but the Japanese show the success of Icelanders in this regard.
Halla’s program today began with her meeting Naruhito Japanese emperor.
Then a meeting was held with the prime minister, and the president was welcomed with great effort, but the national anthems were played in the presence of a crowd.
From there, the route lay in a meeting room where the leaders and their representatives discussed together at a closed meeting.
Nearly 70 years of contact
Before he began, a shoot was given and addressed Halla then the Japanese prime minister in English.
« Thank you to the prime minister for warm reception for this beautiful ceremony, » said Halla, but translated from English. The official political relationship of the states was established in 1956.
« We have, as you mentioned, have had a very successful relationship for almost 70 years. Japan is Iceland’s most important partner in Asia and our most important business partner after Europe and the United States. We think we have a lot in common. Finnbogadóttir, then President of Iceland, Japan to open Icelandic Seafood’s offices here in Japan here in Japan.
Today, as another female president (Iceland), it is pleased to say that now Icelandic Japan is under the control of young female business leaders, « said Halla, referring to Agnes Guðmundsdóttir, Managing Director of Icelandic Japan.
Leaders discuss in Tokyo today in the presence of colleagues and interpreters.
Photo/Timothée Lambrecq
Iceland leading in equality issues
« So I am proud of gender equality, but we are a leader in this field in Iceland. I hope we can share some lessons while we are in Japan. who respect human rights, the rule of law, gender equality and sustainable ways to pursue economic activities, « said Halla, who was completed, and the presentation, like the emperor, went before the closed door.
