Visit to Japan of His Excellency Mr. Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Prime Minister of India (Announcement by the Press Secretary/Director-General for Press and Public Relations, Ministry of Foreign Affairs)

January 23, 2001

   His Excellency Mr. Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Prime Minister of India, accompanied by a suite, will pay an Official Visit to Japan from February 10 to 14, 2001.
   During his stay in Japan, the Prime Minister will be received in audience by His Majesty The Emperor of Japan.
   His Majesty The Emperor will host a Court Luncheon in honor of the Prime Minister.
   The Prime Minister will also hold a meeting with Prime Minister of Japan Yoshiro Mori.
   The Prime Minister of Japan will host a Dinner in honor of the Prime Minister.
   The Government of Japan sincerely welcomes the visit of the Prime Minister, which will further strengthen the friendly relations existing between Japan and India.

Provisional Itinerary
February 10 (Sat) Evening Arrival at Kansai International Airport
February 11 (Sun)    
February 12 (Mon)    
February 13 (Tue) Morning Welcoming Ceremony
Afternoon Meeting with the Prime Minister of Japan
Evening Dinner hosted by the Prime Minister of Japan
February 14 (Wed) Afternoon Imperial Audience
Court Luncheon
Departure from Tokyo International Airport (Haneda)

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