Press Conference 18 July 2003

Visit to Japan by Prime Minister Tony Blair of the United Kingdom
Press Secretary Hatsuhisa Takashima: Good afternoon, today I have two pieces of information I would like to share with you.

First, as previously announced, Prime Minister Tony Blair of the United Kingdom and his wife will arrive at Haneda Airport in Tokyo tonight for a three-day visit to Japan. Prime Minister Blair will meet with Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi tomorrow.
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Grant aid to Socialist Republic of Viet Nam
Mr. Takashima: Second is some information about grant aid to the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam.

The Government of Japan today decided to provide grant aid of up to 314 million yen (approximately US$2.6 million) to the Government of Viet Nam for the project for Improvement of Equipment of the National Hospital of Pediatrics.

With this grant aid, the National Hospital of Pediatrics of Viet Nam will be able to renew the worn-out medical equipment and replenish shortages. It is expected that this project will result in the improvement of medical care for the children of Viet Nam so that the infant mortality would be reduced.
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