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On the occasion of the 150th anniversary of diplomatic and trade relations between Spain and Japan, the third annual holding of this exclusive competition was attended by its honorary President, the Honorable Mr. Naohito Watanbe, Consul General of Japan in Barcelona, and also enjoyed the institutional support and presence of the High Commissioner for the Spanish Brand.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>Sandra And\u00fajar, Chairwoman of Elite Spain, the Spanish Luxury Federation and Jorge Lasheras, Chairman of CEJE, presented the \u2018C\u2019 Gold Awards for consular and institutional merit to the Consul General of Japan in Barcelon, the Honorable Mr. Naohito Watanbe. Lasheras took the opportunity to highlight the excellent state of economic and trade relations between Spain and Japan, as well as tourism, which has continued to grow in recent years. \u201cAll of these elements, taken together, are a reflection of the convergence, cooperation, and shared efforts of the companies and institutions of both countries,\u201d he explained. For her part, And\u00fajar emphasized the Consul\u2019s role as representative and protector of the economic, cultural, administrative, and legal interests of the citizens of a country living in a foreign city. \u201cThe main purpose of this ceremony is to build connecting bridges at the national and international levels,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>In addition to the presence of several international consuls located in Barcelona, the Gala was attended by representatives of major institutions and prestigious business people from Catalonian society, with more than 200 in attendance. The ceremony was also amply represented by members of the Japan-Spain Business Circle, including representatives of Fujitsu, Epson, Ravent\u00f3s i Blanc, Hebron and Takanena, as well as members of Elite Spain: Hotel Palace, Familia Torres, Lladr\u00f3 and Lucas Fox.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>CEJE and Elite Spain present the \u2018C\u2019 Gold Awards to the Consul General of Japan in Barcelona, the Honorable Mr. Naohito Watanabe, on the occasion of the 150th anniversary of diplomatic and trade relations between Spain and Japan. 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