Dear Hiro San,

I am over joeyed to hear the great news of your Broad Peak summit . You are
now the first Japanese climber to have summited 11, 8000m mountains.
I wish you a safe return and more success on your future climbs.

I would also like to congratulate you for the addition of a son to your
family. I wish you and your family every happiness in life.

It is a great honour for me to have you as my friend.

Ang Tshering Sherpa
President
UAAA( Union of Asian Alpine Association
            and
Nepal Mountaineering Association