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Japanese professor reappointed as Vietnam’s Honorary Consul in Nagoya

Japanese Professor Natsume Nagato has been reappointed Vietnam’s Honorary Consul in Nagoya city, Aichi prefecture for another three years.​

Vietnamese Ambassador to Japan Pham Quang Hieu (L) hands over the reappointment decision to Japanese Professor Natsume Nagato at the ceremony in Tokyo on October 10. (Photo: VNA)
Vietnamese Ambassador to Japan Pham Quang Hieu (L) hands over the reappointment decision to Japanese Professor Natsume Nagato at the ceremony in Tokyo on October 10. (Photo: VNA)

Tokyo (VNA) – Japanese Professor Natsume Nagato has been reappointed Vietnam’s Honorary Consul in Nagoya city, Aichi prefecture for another three years.

The reappointment decision was handed over to the professor by Ambassador Pham Quang Hieu at a ceremony in Tokyo on October 10 hosted by the Vietnamese Embassy in Japan.

Speaking at the ceremony, Hieu emphasised that the extension of Professor Nagato’s term reflects Vietnam’s trust and appreciation for his contributions over the years.

“With his deep affection for Vietnam, we believe he will continue to fulfil his duties effectively, promoting multifaceted cooperation between Aichi and Vietnam, supporting citizen protection, and strengthening connections within the Vietnamese community,” the Ambassador said.

For his part, Professor Nagato expressed his pride in receiving the renewed trust of the Vietnamese Government, affirming his commitment to further contributing to the development of Vietnam–Japan relations.

Vietnam is now rising strongly like an ascending dragon, he said, adding that he would continue to contribute to the prosperity of Vietnam and the well-being of the growing Vietnamese community in Aichi.

Professor Natsume Nagato, currently teaching at Aichigakuin University, was first appointed Vietnam’s Honorary Consul in Nagoya in 2017. In recognition of his outstanding contributions to promoting bilateral ties, he was awarded the second-class Labour Order by the Vietnamese State President in April 2016./.

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