The reception hosted at the Imperial Gardens by Their Majesties, the Emperor and Empress of Japan, offered a valuable opportunity to deepen our understanding of Japan’s rich cultural heritage and longstanding traditions. The cordial exchanges with members of the Imperial Family, including Her Imperial Highness Princess Takamado, as well as with the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr. Nukaga; the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr. Iwaya; the Minister for Economic Security, Mr. Kiuchi, who also serves as Chair of the Japan–Albania Parliamentary Friendship League; and other distinguished guests, centered on the close ties between Albania and Japan, and our shared commitment to further strengthening these relations.