GUESTS AND NATIONAL / SPECIAL DAYS OF THE 2005 WORLD EXPOSITION, AICHI, JAPAN
28 March to 1 April

March 25, 2005

1. The following guests and national day events are expected during the period 28 March - 1 April in connection with the 2005 World Exposition, Aichi, Japan:

   (1) H.E. Mr. Mohammat Shariatmadari, Minister of Commerce of the Islamic Republic of Iran, will visit Japan from 28 March to 2 April, to attend the National Day event on 1 April at the Expo site.

   (2) Mr. Noel Treacy, TD. Minister of State at the Department of the Taoiseach and at the Department of Foreign Affairs of Ireland, with Special Responsibility for Europian Affairs, will visit Japan from 28 March to 2 April, to attend the National Day event on 31 March at the Expo site.

2. The Government of Japan is pleased to welcome the dignitaries who will visit Japan as Guests of the 2005 World Exposition, Aichi, Japan, to attend their own national/Special days to be held at the Expo site.