Japanese Ambassador Endo Kazuya has paid a courtesy call on Secretary Raphael P.M. Lotilla of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) at the agency’s Central Office in Quezon City, reinforcing the strong environmental partnership between Japan and the Philippines.
Ambassador Endo congratulated Secretary Lotilla on his recent appointment and acknowledged their prior collaboration during Lotilla’s tenure at the Department of Energy. He reiterated Japan’s continued commitment to support the Philippines in achieving its sustainability and environmental protection goals.
The two officials engaged in a constructive dialogue on priority areas such as waste-to-energy development, climate change mitigation, and renewable energy, underscoring the shared policy objectives of both nations.
Secretary Lotilla welcomed Japan’s enduring support, emphasizing the value of sustained bilateral cooperation in tackling pressing environmental challenges. Both parties agreed to deepen collaboration to promote green growth, aligned with the long-standing friendship and mutual respect between the two countries.
The meeting reaffirmed the strategic importance of international partnerships in addressing global environmental issues and advancing sustainable development in the region.
