Visit to Japan of Hon. John Key, Prime Minister of New Zealand

October 9, 2009
Japanese

Hon. John Key, Prime Minister of New Zealand, will pay a visit to Japan from 27 October to 1 November, 2009, and will stay as an official working visit guest from October 28 to 31, 2009.

During his stay in Japan, the Prime Minister will be received in audience by his Majesty the Emperor of Japan.

Mr. Yukio Hatoyama, Prime Minister of Japan, will hold a meeting with the Prime Minister.

The Government of Japan sincerely welcomes the visit of the Prime Minister, which will further strengthen the friendly relations between Japan and New Zealand.

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