Emperor Naruhito gives address via video at the 10th World Water Forum. (Image courtesy of Imperial Household Agency)
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On May 21, Emperor Naruhito delivered a keynote speech via video at the 10th World Water Forum in Bali, Indonesia. He spoke of the tsunamis and water supply disruptions after the recent Noto Peninsula earthquake. The Emperor states his wish for more sharing of experience and knowledge on a global scale for disaster preparedness.
Water Issues and Disasters
In the 20-minute video message, Emperor Naruhito spoke in English about the forum's theme, "Water for Shared Prosperity." He introduced issues like tsunami damage, large-scale water supply disruptions, and toilet provision in the disaster-stricken Noto Peninsula area. He shared photos from his recent visit to the region with Empress Masako.
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(Read the article in Japanese.)
Author: The Sankei Shimbun
