Tokyo: Vietnam’s role as chair of the Ikebana International Fair 2024 provided a valuable opportunity to foster cultural exchange and strengthen the friendship between Vietnam and Japan, a diplomat has said. Vietnamese Ambassador to Japan Pham Quang Hieu made the remark at a ceremony held on April 3 to celebrate the success of the Ikebana International Fair 2024.

According to Vietnam News Agency, the gathering was attended by Princess Takamado, Honorary President of Ikebana International; Ishiba Yoshiko, wife of the Japanese Prime Minister; spouses of senior Japanese officials; spouses of many countries’ ambassadors to Japan; and over 30 leading Ikebana artists of Japan.