Visit to Japan by Mr. Viktor Vasiljevich Ilyushin, First Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation

February 20, 1997

1. At the invitation of the Government of Japan, Mr. Viktor Vasiljevich Ilyushin, First Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation, together with Mrs. Ilyushin and a suite, will visit Japan from February 28 (Fri.) to March 2 (Sun.).
   
   
2. During his stay in Japan, Mr. Ilyushin will convene the Second Japan-Russia Intergovernmental Committee concerning Trade and Economy on March 1 (Sat.) to have talks centering on bilateral economic issues.
   
   
3. The detailed schedule of Mr. Ilyushin's visit is now under discussion.