President's visit to Japan scheduled

"The President has a rich visit program, he said. President Aliyev and his spouse, Mehriban Aliyeva, will be received by the Japanese Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko."

The President also intends to have talks with the Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi, and after the talks it is planned to sign bilateral documents.

The Ambassador announced that the two sides plan to sign a Memorandum on cooperation between the Foreign Ministries of the two countries and an Agreement on technical assistance.

Moreover, as a result of talks Azerbaijani President Aliyev and Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi will conclude a joint declaration.

Along with official talks several meetings are also scheduled. President Aliyev will read a lecture at the Institute of International Relations with participation of prominent political figures, representatives of business circles of Japan and ambassadors of foreign countries.

The President also will meet with heads of several big Japanese companies, members of the Japanese-Azerbaijani parliamentary friendship group and visit newly opened Azerbaijani Embassy in Japan.

There will be organized a business-forum under the visit. The Azerbaijani President will participate in the opening of the event with approximately 150 businessmen from two countries in presence, Trend reports.