Ghent-Kanazawa 55th anniversary of sister-city relationship and Conferment Ceremony of the Foreign Minister’s Commendation for City of Ghent and Kanazawa
2026/10/8
On October 5, a ceremony commemorating the 55th anniversary of the sister-city relationship between Ghent and Kanazawa was held at Ghent City Hall, attended by the Mayor of Ghent Mr. Mathias De Clercq, the Mayor of Kanazawa, Mr. MURAYAMA Taku, and other officials engaged in Ghent-Kanazawa relationship.
Ghent and Kanazawa established their sister-city relationship in 1971, and since then, active exchanges have taken place in the areas of people-to-people and cultural exchanges. During the ceremony, the two mayors signed a Memorandum of Understanding to further develop these exchanges in the future, while recalling exchanges to date.
Furthermore, in recognition of their long-standing efforts to promote sister city exchanges, both cities of Ghent and Kanazawa were awarded the Commendation of the Minister of Foreign Affairs in 2026. Ambassador Osuga expressed his deep gratitude and respect to both mayors for their long-standing contributions and presented them with the Minister of Foreign Affairs Commendation.
Ghent and Kanazawa established their sister-city relationship in 1971, and since then, active exchanges have taken place in the areas of people-to-people and cultural exchanges. During the ceremony, the two mayors signed a Memorandum of Understanding to further develop these exchanges in the future, while recalling exchanges to date.
Furthermore, in recognition of their long-standing efforts to promote sister city exchanges, both cities of Ghent and Kanazawa were awarded the Commendation of the Minister of Foreign Affairs in 2026. Ambassador Osuga expressed his deep gratitude and respect to both mayors for their long-standing contributions and presented them with the Minister of Foreign Affairs Commendation.