Vice Consul General of Japan in Medan, North Sumatra, Masamu Yamamori visited RRI Medan on Monday. It was the first visit of Japanese government to RRI Medan since the Japanese Consulate General was formally established in Sumatra. The visit aimed to socialize events related to the 60th anniversary of Japan-Indonesia relations. Masamu Yamamori said that Japan-Indonesia cooperation in Sumatra was conducted by private or government parties in the fields of energy, education, and culture. In particular, Yamamori conveyed various events related to the commemoration of the 60th Anniversary of Japan-Indonesia relationship this year, which was conducted in Jakarta and Medan.
“In Jakarta we have conducted many events. We invited football team from Japan, FC Tokyo, to play a friendly match with Bhayangkara FC at Gelora Bung Karno (GBK) Sports Stadium. Actually, on August 4 and 5 we will also conduct an event in Medan,” Yamamori said.
Masamu Yamamori further said that the event will be held for two days in Medan Club in August, enlivened with seminars, cultural event, and the visit of some guests from Japan. Meanwhile, Head of RRI Medan, Nawir hoped the Japanese Consulate General in Medan can cooperate with RRI for the common interests. The meeting between Vice Consul General and Head of RRI Medan was ended by exchanging souvenirs. (KBRN/DEWI/ trs/yati/AHM)