Visit to Japan of His Majesty King Harald V, King of Norway and Her Majesty Queen Sonja (Announcement by the Press Secretary/Director-General for Press and Public Relations, Ministry of Foreign Affairs)

March 6, 2001

   His Majesty King Harald V, King of Norway, and Her Majesty Queen Sonja, accompanied by a suite, will pay a State visit to Japan from March 25 to 31, 2001.
   During their stay in Japan, Their Majesties The King and Queen will make a State Call on Their Majesties Emperor and Empress of Japan.
   Their Majesties The Emperor and Empress will host a State Dinner in honor of Their Majesties The King and Queen.
   The Prime Minister and Mrs. Mori will host a Luncheon in honor of Their Majesties The King and Queen.
   The Government of Japan sincerely welcomes the visit of Their Majesties The King and Queen, which will further strengthen the friendly relations existing between Japan and the Kingdom of Norway.

Provisional Itinerary

March 25 (Sun) Afternoon Arrival at New Tokyo International Airport
March 26 (Mon) Morning Welcoming Ceremony
Afternoon Luncheon hosted by the Prime Minister and Mrs. Mori
Evening State Dinner
March 27 (Tue)

March 28 (Wed)

March 29 (Thu)
Visit to Nagasaki
March 30 (Fri)
Visit to Nagasaki
March 31 (Sat) Morning Departure from New Tokyo International Airport

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