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International Women’s Day
Statement
08/03/22 08:00:00
On 8th March, we are celebrating International Women’s Day. Luxembourg fully subscribes to this year’s theme “Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow”, thereby recognizing the contribution of women and girls around the world, who are leading the charge on climate change adaptation, mitigation, and response, to build a more sustainable future for all. The theme for International Women’s Day is aligned with the priority theme for the upcoming 66th Commission on the Status of Women (CSW66): “Achieving gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls in the context of climate change, environmental and disaster risk reduction policies and programmes”.
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Stand With Ukraine
Statement
05/03/22
Stand With Ukraine. Unity within NATO. Condemnation of Russian aggression. Allies and partners in lockstep. In Tokyo tonight, the ambassadors from NATO countries and partner countries Finland and Sweden came together in support of freedom and peace in Europe.
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Japan through Diplomats’ Eyes 2021
Statement
02/03/22
On 2 March, 2022, the Opening Ceremony of the « Japan through Diplomats’ Eyes 2021» photo exhibition took place at the Minato Mirai Gallery in Yokohama in the gracious presence of Her Imperial Highness Princess Takamado and the Mayor of Yokohama, M. Takeharu Yamanaka. As the Chairman of the Board of « Japan through Diplomats’ Eyes », H.E. Ambassador Pierre Ferring expressed his sincere appreciation to Yokohama City for co-hosting the photo exhibition.
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Esch-sur-Alzette : European Capital of Culture in 2022
Statement
26/01/22
In 2022, Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg’s second largest city, will become European Capital of Culture together with 10 municipalities in the South of Luxembourg and 8 neighbouring municipalities in France. The title of European Capital of Culture is awarded each year to different cities or regions. This year, Esch-sur-Alzette joins Kaunas in Lithuania and Novi Sad in Serbia in celebrating the richness and diversity of European culture.
Find out more about the different cultural events that are planned this year on the occasion of Esch2022: https://esch2022.lu/en/
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First international day of women in multilateralism
Statement
25/01/22
On 25 January, we celebrate the first international day of women in multilateralism. The Luxembourg Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs and its Permanent missions in Brussels, Geneva, New York, Vienna, Paris, Strasbourg and Rome firmly defend the promotion and the recognition of the role of women in multilateral institutions.
Find out more here : https://fb.watch/aMnGVdx5Gp/
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The vaccination certificates issued by Japan are now recognized by Luxembourg for the purpose of entering its territory
Press Release
28/12/21
The vaccination certificates issued by Japan are now recognized by Luxembourg for the purpose of entering its territory.
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Webinar: Leveraging Green Towards a Profitable and Sustainable Business Managing Assets with ESG in Japan and Luxembourg
Statement
07/10/21
On October 7, 2021, the Embassy of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, BLCCJ and Luxembourg Trade and Investment Office Tokyo organized a webinar: Leveraging Green Towards a Profitable and Sustainable Business Managing Assets with ESG in Japan and Luxembourg, with FinCity tokyo Chairman Hiroshi Nakaso and LuxFLAG Chairwoman Denise Voss.
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Japan through Diplomats' Eyes
Statement
06/10/21
Awards Ceremony and Opening Reception of the 2021 edition of ”Japan through Diplomats’ Eyes” photo exhibition themed “Let’s Reconnect!”, in the gracious presence of Her Imperial Highness Princess Takamado, Honorary President of the Committee, took place on October 6, 2021 at Hills Café in Roppongi Hills, Tokyo. As a Chairperson of the Committee, H.E. Mr. Pierre Ferring congratulated the winners.
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Audience of H.R.H. the Grand Duke with HM the Emperor of Japan at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on the occasion of the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Su...
Statement
23/07/21
Audience of H.R.H. the Grand Duke with HM the Emperor of Japan at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on the occasion of the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Summer Games.
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Virtual meeting of H.R.H. the Grand Duke with Luxembourg Olympic athletes at the Embassy of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg
Statement
22/07/21
Virtual meeting of H.R.H. the Grand Duke with Luxembourg Olympic athletes at the Embassy of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg.

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