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Fraser, Malcolm

Period of Service: 11/11/1975 - 11/03/1983
Release Date:
11/05/1976
Release Type:
Media Release
Transcript ID:
4116
Document:
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  • Fraser, John Malcolm
PRIME MINISTER'S VISIT TO JAPAN

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I OR PRESS 11 May 1976
PRIME MINISTER'S VISIT TO JAPAN
The Prime Minister has accepted an invitation from the
Government of Japan to visit Japan over the period
15-20 June 1976. He will be accompanied by Mrs Fraser.
In announcing his acceptance the Prime Minister said
this visit, his first to Japan, reflected the great
importance which the Australian Government attaches to
its relations with Japan and the firm. tradition of regular
consultation between the two Governments which have
developed over recent years.
During their stay in Japan the Prime Minister and Mrs Fraser
will be received in audience by Their Majesties the
Emperor and Empress and a court luncheon in their honour
is scheduled to be held. While in Tokyo the Prime Minister
will hold talks with the Japanese Prime Minister, Mr Miki,
and other senior members of the Japanese Government.
He will also have informal talks with leading members of the
' Japanese business community.
Mr Fraser will be accompanied by the Minister for Foreign
Affairs, the Honourable Andrew Peacock, and senior officials
from the Departments of Prime Minister and Cabinet,
Foreign Affairs and Overseas Trade.
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