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State Visit of The President of the Republic of Singapore to Japan
1. His Excellency Dr Tony Tan Keng Yam, the President of the Republic of Singapore, and Mrs Mary Tan Chee Bee Kiang, the Spouse of the President of the Republic of Singapore will pay a State Visit to Japan from Wednesday, November 30 to Sunday, December 4, 2016.
2. During their stay in Japan, the President and his spouse will make a State Call on Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan. Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress will host a State Banquet in honor of the President and his spouse. Mr. Shinzo Abe, Prime Minister of Japan, will hold a meeting with the President and host a dinner for the President and his spouse.
3. The Government of Japan sincerely welcomes the visit of the President and his spouse, which will further strengthen the friendly relations between Japan and the Republic of Singapore.
(Footnote)
(1) This will be His Excellency Dr Tony Tan Keng Yam’s first visit to Japan as President.
(2) President Tan received a courtesy call from Prime Minister Abe on the occasion of PM Abe’s visit to Singapore in July 2013.