Visit to Japan of His Excellency Mr. Guy Verhofstadt, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Belgium (Announcement by the Press Secretary/Director-General for Press and Public Relations, Ministry of Foreign Affairs)

January 26, 2001

   His Excellency Mr. Guy Verhofstadt, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Belgium, accompanied by a suite, will pay an Official Visit to Japan from February 21 to 26, 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 the Kingdom of Belgium.

Provisional Itinerary
February 21 (Wed) Afternoon Arrival at Tokyo International Airport (Haneda)
February 22 (Thu) Morning Welcoming Ceremony
Afternoon Meeting with the Prime Minister of Japan
Evening Dinner hosted by the Prime Minister of Japan
February 23 (Fri)    
February 24 (Sat)
Visit to Kansai
February 25 (Sun)
Visit to Kansai
February 26 (Sun) Morning Imperial Audience
Afternoon Court Luncheon
Evening Departure from Tokyo International Airport (Haneda)
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