Permanent Mission of Japan to the United Nations

JVisit to Japan by Secretary-General Kofi Annan

20 - 25 February, 2004

Secretary-General of the United Nations Kofi Annan visited Japan from 21 to 25 February 2004, meeting with Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi, Minister for Foreign Affairs Yoriko Kawaguchi, a group of Japanese business leaders and others, and giving the first speech ever by a serving Secretary-General to the Diet, Japan's national assembly. Below are some links to information regarding his visit from various sources on the Internet.

Permanent Mission of Japan to the United Nations	Visit to Japan by Secretary-General Kofi Annan (Outcomes and Outline)

United Nations Photo Library	Secretary-General's Visit to Japan (21-25 February)

Prime Minister of Japan and His Cabinet	Prime Minister Meets with Secretary-General of the United Nations (23 February)

Secretary-General Office of the Spokesman	The Secretary-General's Address to the Japanese Parliament (24 February)

Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Japan and the United Nations	Photo Gallery of Meeting between Foreign Minister Yoriko Kawaguchi and UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan (22 February)

Secretary-General Office of the Spokesman	Secretary-General's remarks at luncheon with business leaders hosted by the Japan Business Federation (23 February)