Japanese Ambassador Visits Robertson Surrette

His Excellency Sadaaki Numata, Ambassador of Japan to Canada & Mark Surrette, Honourary Consul General of Japan at Halifax.

During his first official trip to Halifax since presenting his credentials to Governor General Adrienne Clarkson on February 8, 2005, His Excellency Sadaaki Numata, Ambassador of Japan to Canada visited the Robertson Surrette offices this past month where a private luncheon was held in his honor.

As Honorary Consul General for Japan at Halifax, Robertson Surrette President, Mark Surrette was pleased to welcome business leaders in the community who have a connection with Japan to meet briefly with the Ambassador to exchange views and ideas.

The group had a candid discussion about the challenges faced by organizations looking to do business in Japan and spoke briefly about some success stories as well.

Throughout his 2 day-visit to the city, Ambassador Numata met with officials at Province House, City Hall, the Japanese community, journalists and The Lieutenant Governor.

To view pictures of the luncheon, please click here

To learn more about Ambassador Numata visit http://www.ca.emb-japan.go.jp/2004/Ambassador/Biography.html