Visit to Japan of His Excellency Mr. François Fillon, Prime Minister of the French Republic and Mrs. Pénélope Fillon

March 24, 2008

His Excellency Mr. François Fillon, Prime Minister of the French Republic, and Mrs. Pénélope Fillon will pay an Official Working Visit to Japan from 10 April to 13 April, 2008.

During their stay in Japan, Prime Minister and Mrs. Pénélope Fillon will be received in audience by Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan.

Mr. Yasuo Fukuda, Prime Minister of Japan will hold a meeting with the Prime Minister.

The Government of Japan sincerely welcomes the visit of the Prime Minister and Mrs. Pénélope Fillon, which will further strengthen the relations between Japan and the French Republic on the occasion of the 150th anniversary of the Japan-France diplomatic relations.

Provisional Itinerary

April 10 (Thu) Evening Arrival at Tokyo International Airport
April 11 (Fri) Morning Imperial Audience
Meeting with Prime Minister of Japan
April 12 (Sat) Morning Visit to Nuclear reprocessing plant, Rokkasho-mura village, Aomori Prefecture
Afternoon Return to Tokyo
April 13 (Sun) Evening Departure from Tokyo International Airport
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