Japanese Emperor Naruhito Meets President Tokayev in Tokyo
Japan’s Jiji Press reported on Dec. 18 that Emperor Naruhito held a formal meeting with Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo. Their discussion focused largely on shared environmental and water-related concerns. Emperor Naruhito expressed sympathy regarding the significant flooding Kazakhstan experienced last year and voiced concern about the declining water levels of the Caspian Sea. President Tokayev informed Naruhito that Kazakhstan is appealing to the United Nations for a comprehensive international approach to addressing water challenges, emphasizing that coordinated global action will be necessary. The cordial exchanges underscored the long-standing friendship between Japan and Kazakhstan and highlighted environmental cooperation as a growing area of mutual interest.
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