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Friday, March 9, 2007
Liberian Leader Arrives in Japan Sunday, Seek More Financial Support for Liberia
President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and her delegation are expected to arrive in the Japanese city of Tokyo this weekend (Sunday) at the invitation of the Japanese government.
According to report, during her stay in Japan, President Johnson-Sirleaf will be received by His Majesty the Emperor, have talks with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. President Johnson-Sirleaf is also scheduled to deliver a lecture at the United Nations University
President Johnson-Sirleaf will be the first Liberian President to visit Japan. It is expected that her visit will further enhance Japan-Liberia relations in various fields.
President Johnson-Sirleaf will be accompanied by three ministers including the Foreign Minister. This will be her third visit to Japan after a 14-year interval.