Emperor Naruhito attends island states ocean summit in Tokyo
Emperor Naruhito used the Tokyo ocean meeting to stress Earth's water cycle, before he and Empress Masako welcomed Norway's Crown Prince Haakon to dinner.
- Emperor Naruhito attended the opening ceremony of the Island States Ocean Summit in Tokyo.
- The summit, the first international gathering of its kind, focused on climate-related pressures facing island nations.
- The Emperor delivered an address in English, emphasising the importance of the Earth's water cycle.
- Other notable attendees included Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Norway’s Crown Prince Haakon.
Japan’s Emperor Naruhito took part in the opening ceremony of the Island States Ocean Summit in Tokyo on Wednesday (June 3), as the meeting highlighted climate-related pressures on island countries.
The conference was the first international gathering centred on oceans and island nations.
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi attended alongside representatives from other countries and Norway’s Crown Prince Haakon.
Delivering his address in English, the Emperor said: “I am deeply reminded of the importance of maintaining the delicate balance on Earth through the grand water cycle, where water is brought in from the sea and returns to the sea.”
Royal engagements with Crown Prince Haakon continued throughout the day.
Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko met him earlier at their residence, while Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako hosted him for dinner in the evening at the Imperial Palace.
[Copyright The Jiji Press, Ltd.]
