VALUABLE TALKS IN JAPAN

Press, Volume XCIII, Issue 27989, 8 June 1956, Page 14

VALUABLE TALKS IN JAPAN

MR HOLLAND’S VISIT ENDS COMPARISON OF TWO COUNTRIES (NZZ. Press Association—Copyright) TOKYO, J'me K Th? New Zeqlmd Prime Minister •Mr Hollands said today that he hadi had most valuable and friendly dia-; missions with the Prime Min- : ister and Minister of Foreign Affairs’ during his six-rday visit. j In a statement 'roide before he Rflt To'-yo by air for Canada he said: ‘My visit to Japan was-made possible asa result of an invitation, generously , extondqd to me by the Japanese Pritoe, Minister 'Mr Ichiro HotoyamaV I am most grateful to him and to the; Japanese Government for the eppojrtunilv they have given mb to see this’ wonderful country, and the Japanese people at first hand.” 7 ' Mr HcDang said, fie was also grateful for the opportunity of meetin" the Japanese leaders in politics and industry, and cf ccnveving to the Gov- • eminent and peonle of Japan a sincere message cf cordial greetings from New Zealand. He had had the honour of being received by the Emperor and Empress and throughout the whob of his visit, the hospitality and kindness shown himself and Mrs Holland had been truly overwhelming. In some respects, said Mr Holland. Japan and New Zealand had strong similarities. Eoth were island coun- . tries, both were mountainous, and both were rich in forests, rivers and green | countryside. Both Japan and New Zealand defended on foreign trade to suonert their people. There were also profound differences . between the two countries and since ■ his arrival in Japan he had become better able to appreciate that, said Mr Holland. Grassland Expert Mr Holland offered to send a NewZealand agricultural exoert to Japan to advise the Japanese Government on grassland development. * He said that since New Zealand had made great advances in its own grassland development. the Japanese authorities and the United Nations Food and Agricultural Organisation experts thought that development of the Jaoanese hill country might result in a significant increase in Japan's food production. The New Zealand Government would send Mr R. B. Tennent. A«sist- . ant Director-General of Agriculture. ; to Japan and would meet the cost Oi the specialist's visit. T trust this will be regarded as a small gesture of goodwill in return : for the kindness and hospitalitv shown to me in Japan.” said Mr Holland.