Japanese government gave a letter of appreciation to the international relief column from China
[From Ohfunato City-my stricken home town]
– East Japan Great Earthquake & Tsunami Disaster-
Mr. Uichiro Niwa, the Japanese Ambassador to China, invited 15 members of the international relief column to East Japan to his official residence in China on September 20, and gave a letter of appreciation for their effort. They engaged in relief activities in Ohfunato City just after the East Japan Earthquake.
Representing of the Japanese government, Ambassador Niwa expressed his gratitude to warm concern and support from the Chinese government and the people.
He expressed his sublime respect for 15 members who had been earnestly engaged in relief activities in awful surroundings after the disaster.
‘Both, your country and Japan have been damaged by natural disasters many times. We hope both countries can build up the strength of cooperation in this field.’ Mr. Ambassador expressed.
The letter of gratitude from the mayor of Ohfunato City was also handed over to them. The mayor, Mr. Kimiaki Toda, deeply appreciated for immediate arrival of members for relief activities at the stricken site.
＜Reference＞
http://j.people.com.cn/94474/7601120.html
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