February 25, 2011
As of today, February 25, I assumed my post as Consul General of Japan in New York. I travelled directly from JFK to downtown Manhattan to visit the former World Trade Center site. There I paid my respects to those whose lives were lost on September 11, 2001. I start my new duties at the Consulate with a renewed commitment to peace.
For the past year and a half, I worked in Afghanistan as Japan's ambassador on the frontlines of the international community's efforts to build peace and stability in that region. In New York too, my most important mission is to work to guarantee people's safety in the event of any possible emergencies. Remembering this, I will strive to make the Consulate General as helpful as possible to all who need our assistance. In addition, this great city is a vibrant center of the political, economic and cultural ties that make up the Japan-US relationship. With your help and understanding, I look forward to doing my part to further the development of a strong Japan-US partnership in New York.
This is a homecoming of sorts for me. Back in the early 1990s, I had the good fortune to be posted at the Consulate General in New York; returning for a second time is exciting and has brought back many fond memories. Of course, New York City has changed much in that time, so I will look to you for valuable opinions and advice as I begin my duties here. Like my predecessor Ambassador Shinichi Nishimiya, I am committed to doing my very best to ensure that the consulate is a place that serves your needs, and I once again ask each of you for your cooperation and support.
Ambassador Shigeyuki Hiroki,
Consul General of Japan in New York
From the Ambassador's Desk
- Vol.37 November 2011
Message from former Ambassador and Consul General Shinichi Nishimiya (Japan Info “From the Ambassador’s Desk”)
Message from former Ambassador and Consul General Motoatsu Sakurai (Japan Info “From the Ambassador’s Desk”)
