Visit to Japan of His Excellency Mr. Jacques Chirac, President of the French Republic, and Mrs.Chirac (Announcement by the Press Secretary)

His Excellency Mr. Jacgues Chirac, President of the French Republic, and Mrs. Chirac, accompanied by a suite, will pay a visit to Japan from November 17 to 22, 1996, and will stay in Japan as State Guests to Japan from November 17 to 21, 1996.

During their stay in Japan, the President and Mrs. Chirac will make a State Call on Their Majesties The Emperor and Empress of Japan.

Their Majesties The Emperor ard Empress will host a State Dinner in honor of the President and Mrs. Chirac.

The President will have official talks with the Prime Minister of Japan.

The Prime Minister and Mrs. Hashimoto will host a Dinner in honor of the President ard Mrs. Chirac.

The Government of Japan sincerely welcomes the visit of the President and Mrs. Chirac, which will further strengthen the friendly relations existing between Japan and the French Republic.