The Consul General of Panama in Kobe, Mr. Victor J. Almengor C., paid a farewell courtesy call to the Honorable Seitaro Hattori, Governor of Fukuoka in which both discussed the relationship between Panama and Japan and reviewed their objectives for the western Japan area. Governor Hattori made a special mention about continuing our support for […]
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An exhibition was inaugurated describing the history of Panama and its relationship with the city of Kobe in English and Japanese language. The inauguration ceremony was held with the presence of more than 15 representatives of shipping companies along with the Mayor of Kobe city, H.S. Kizo Hisamoto, who referred to the importance of the
27/11/2023. Last week a lunch meeting was held between the Panamanian investment agency called “Pro Panama” and the Kobe Chamber of Commerce and Industries (KCCI). The General Administrator of PROPANAMA, H.E. Carmen Gisela Vergara participated virtually and explained the economic features and advantages of our country which had made it a suitable place for many
The General Consulate of the Republic of Panama in Kobe organized a dinner event in commemoration of the 46th anniversary of the sister city agreement between Panama City and Imabari city. The event started with a promotional video from the Panama Maritime Authority praising the relationship between Panama and Imabari. Afterwards, the Consul General of
This morning at the Kobe City Hall a small inaugural ceremony was held for the display of a short exhibition of posters related to Panama and to the relationship with the city of Kobe. With the presence of Mayor Kizo Hisamoto and representatives of the press and shipping companies located in Kobe, the Consul General
Last Friday, with the support of the Graduate School of Global Environmental Studies (GEGES) of Kyoto University we started the “Climate Change Interconnectedness Seminar” with the participation of four speakers from Italy, Japan, Fiji and off course, Panama. The Consul General of the Republic of Panama in Kobe, Mr. Victor Almengor, had the chance to
The Consul General of the Republic of Panama in Kobe, Japan, Mr. Victor J. Almengor C., paid a courtesy call to the Governor of Kyoto, Mr. Takatoshi Nishiwaki. At the meeting, Governor Nishiwaki expressed the importance of the Panama Canal to Japan and specially to the Kansai region adding into his remarks that this is
In our last official day at Osaka we visited the land reclamation project at Shinto island in which the General Director of Ports and Ancillary Industries, Mrs. Flor Pitty (Eng.) had the opportunity to learn the regulations and technical aspects involving this project. Following this visit, our General Director of Ports was received by the
On behalf of our country, we are pleased to Welcome you to the Website of The General Consulate of Panama, in Kobe Japan.
It is an honor to serve as Consul General of this office which has its consular jurisdiction over the Fukui, Kinki, Chugoku, Shikoku and Kyushu regions.
We are located in the second metropolitan region of Japan and in one of the largest shipping centers of the world. Furthermore, we supervise and work together as a team with the office of the Panama Maritime Authority located in the city of Imabari, which is a sister city of Panama city.
Our office essentially provides Maritime and Consular Services along with the promotion of the Panamanian culture and the enhancement of the trade and academic relationships between Panama and the people, companies and institutions of western Japan.
This site aims to provide general information about our country, the Panama Merchant Marine along with other consular and cultural services that our office provides within western Japan, giving you a better understanding of the role and functions of our Office.
