President Aquino to Undertake Visit to Japan on 2-5 June as A State Guest of the Government of Japan
President Benigno S. Aquino III will undertake a State Visit to Japan from 02 to 05 June 2015, on the invitation of the Government of Japan.
As a State Guest, the President will be received by His Majesty Emperor Akihito and Her Majesty Empress Michiko at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo for a Welcome Ceremony and a State Call. Their Majesties will also host a State Banquet in honor of the President.
The President will also hold a meeting with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, during which the two leaders will discuss the enhancement of the Philippine-Japan Strategic Partnership and exchange views on recent regional developments. Prime Minister Abe is scheduled to host a dinner for the President after their meeting.
The State Visit of the President is taking place at an auspicious and important juncture in bilateral ties, which are presently at their most dynamic and excellent levels heading into the 60th anniversary of relations next year. END
