Support Activities for Okayama Prefecture〔Oct 18, 21〕

From 18 October, the delegation from Okayama Prefecture led by Governor of Okayama Prefecture, Mr. Ryuta Ibaragi, visited Australia for events such as the 30th anniversary reception of the Sister State relationship between Okayama Prefecture and South Australia.
 
CLAIR Sydney provided support for activities in Adelaide and Sydney such as accompanying their visit.
The delegation met the Governor and the Premier of South Australia, and the 30th anniversary reception was held in Adelaide hosted by the Deputy Premier of South Australia, the Honourable Dr Susan Close MP. At the reception, it was mutually acknowledged between Okayama Prefecture and South Australia that they aim to continue fostering friendly relations in various fields, including economics and education, with the hope that they can celebrate just like they did today 30 years from now.
 
On 21 October, the delegation visited the CLAIR Sydney office.
CLAIR Sydney provided them with a briefing and Q&A session on the overview of Australia with a focus on changes over the past five years.
 
They expressed surprise at the progressing multiculturalism in Australia over the past five years and the especially high national minimum wage in Australia.
Furthermore, our staff accompanied to the inspection of public transportation and other visits that took place afterwards.
 
It is expected that this visit will be a catalyst for a stronger relationship between Okayama Prefecture and South Australia and this relationship will continue to thrive through exchanges such as in economy and education.
 
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