Visit to Japan of His Excellency, Mr. Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin, President of the Russian Federation and Mrs. Putina
(Announcement by the Press Secretary/Director-General for Press and Public Relations, Ministry of Foreign Affairs)

November 15, 2005

H.E. Mr. Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin, President of the Russian Federation, and Mrs. Lyudmila Aleksandrovna Putina, wife of the President, accompanied by a suite, will pay an official working visit to Japan from November 20 to 22, 2005.

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

The President will hold a meeting with Mr. Junichiro Koizumi, Prime Minister of Japan.

The Government of Japan sincerely welcomes the visit of the President and Mrs. Putina, which will further strengthen the friendly relations between Japan and the Russian Federation.

Provisional Itinerary

Nov 20 (Sun) Afternoon Arrival
Nov 21 (Mon) Afternoon Meeting with Prime Minister of Japan
Nov 22 (Tue) Morning State Call
Afternoon Departure

*Cancellation of Visit to Japan by Mrs. Putina, a spouse of His Excellency, Mr. Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin, President of the Russian Federation (November 20 (Sun) - 22 (Tue))

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