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Japanese emperor to visit Indonesia in first state trip
The June 17-23 trip comes after Indonesian President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo invited the couple during a visit to Tokyo last year.
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In this handout photo taken on February 19, 2021 and released on February 22, 2021 by Japan's Imperial Household Agency Japan's Emperor Naruhito speaks during a press conference on the occasion of his 61st birthday on February 23 at Akasaka Palace in Tokyo. (AFP/Handout)
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apan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako will visit Indonesia this month on their first state visit since ascending the Chrysanthemum Throne in 2019, the Japanese government said Friday.
The June 17-23 trip comes after Indonesian President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo invited the couple during a visit to Tokyo last year.
"The visit will further strengthen the intimate relations of friendship and goodwill with Indonesia," Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said in a statement.
The royal couple has gradually resumed public duties after limiting them during the pandemic.
Last year, they made their first trip abroad since the enthronement, to attend Queen Elizabeth II's funeral in London.
Kishida invited Jokowi to attend last month's Group of Seven summit in Hiroshima, along with leaders from several other powerhouse developing nations.
