




25/11/2024
On 25 November 2024, Mr. KOTANI Tomoya, Vice Governor of Aomori Prefecture and his delegation paid a courtesy call on H.E. Mr. Witchu Vejjajiva, Ambassador of Thailand to Japan. Mrs. Boondharika Krajangwongs, Minister Counsellor (Agriculture), also attended the meeting.
Ambassador Witchu was pleased that Aomori Prefecture and its products are well-known among Thai people, and the number of Thai tourists visiting Aomori Prefecture has continuously increased in the past few years, contributing to enhancing mutual appreciation between the peoples of Thailand and Japan. Furthermore, Vice Governor KOTANI and Ambassador Witchu also discussed ways to strengthen agricultural cooperation as Aomori Prefecture is looking for expanding the overseas markets for its high-quality apples while Thailand is aiming to promote its increasingly popular fruits, such as mangosteen, mango, and pomelo.
On this occasion, Vice Governor KOTANI cordially presented Aomori famous apples as a gift to the Royal Thai Embassy. This year, Aomori Prefecture has exported about 30,000 tons of apples overseas, including 808 tons to Thailand.