Congratulatory Message from Prime Minister KISHIDA to H.E. Dr. Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission
2024/7/19
On the 19th of July, following the election of the President of the European Commission, Prime Minister KISHIDA Fumio sent a congratulatory message to H.E.Dr. Ursula von der Leyen, on her re-election.
Prime Minister Kishida extended his congratulations to President von der Leyen, and conveyed his willingness to work together to further strengthen relations in a wide range of areas including security. He also expressed his intention to further cooperate with the EU as important strategic partners, in maintaining and strengthening a free and open international order based on the rule of law, and in working together to address challenges that the international community faces.
Prime Minister Kishida extended his congratulations to President von der Leyen, and conveyed his willingness to work together to further strengthen relations in a wide range of areas including security. He also expressed his intention to further cooperate with the EU as important strategic partners, in maintaining and strengthening a free and open international order based on the rule of law, and in working together to address challenges that the international community faces.