Jordanian King Abdullah's State Visit to Japan Dec. 8, 2005 - Dec.10, 2005.

[mandyy]

Jordan's king to visit Dec 8-10
Jordanian King Abdullah will make a three-day official visit to Japan from Thursday, Japan's Foreign Ministry said Monday. The king is scheduled to hold talks with Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi and exchange opinions over a wide range of issues including the Middle East peace process and Iraq, the ministry said. The king will also meet with Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko.

News from Japan Today
http://www.japantoday.com/e/?content...at=9&id=357435

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King Abdullah, left, and Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi, right, meet at the premier's official residence in Tokyo on Thursday December 8, 2005. King Abdullah flew into Japan earlier in the morning for a three-day visit

from polfoto

[mandyy]

Jordanian King Abudullah is greeted by Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko on arrival at the Imperial Palace on Dec. 8.

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[houri]

thanx mandyy for posting the pictures and the link .

do you have more pictures for the king in the Imperial palace ?

[purple_platinum]

thanks, mandyy..

who is travelling with the king? i see Prince Faisal, is it?
how about Prince Ali?

[mandyy]

Jordan, Japan see eye to eye on Mideast issues
......Also yesterday, the King met with Japan's Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko. Both sides praised the "historical and distinguished" relations between Jordan and Japan, saying that they were keen on enhancing them, according to Petra......
http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=11756

KING ABDULLAH IBN ABDUL AZIZ PATRONIZES THE INAUGURAL CEREMONY OF THE BUILDING OF THE INTERNATIONAL ENERGY FORUM SECRETARIAT (IEFS)
......The Representative conveyed to King Abdullah the greetings of Japan's Emperor Akihito and the Premier. In turn, the Monarch sent his greetings to the Japanese leadership....... The Minister conveyed to the King the greetings of the Indian leadership. In turn, the Monarch sent his greetings to the Indian leadership.......
http://www.ain-al-yaqeen.com/issues/...09/feat8en.htm

[houri]

Originally Posted by purple_platinum

thanks, mandyy..

who is travelling with the king? i see Prince Faisal, is it?
how about Prince Ali?

it seems that prince Ali in Jordan as a regent , and just prince Faisal traveling with him and you can see in the last picture princess Ryiah ( who is studying in Japan ) with her two brother ( the king and prince Faisal ) .

[purple_platinum]

Originally Posted by houri

it seems that prince Ali in Jordan as a regent , and just prince Faisal traveling with him and you can see in the last picture princess Ryiah ( who is studying in Japan ) with her two brother ( the king and prince Faisal ) .

who's Princess Ryiah? for which mother is she?
well.. nice to see her accompany her two brothers..

[mandyy]

King Visits Japanese Emperor Tokyo, Dec.8(Petra)--
His Majesty King Abdullah II accompanied by Their Royal Highnesses Prince Faisal Ben Al Hussein and Princess Rayah Bent al Hussein payed a visit on Thursday to Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko at the Royal Palace. The Emperor welcomed King Abdullah saying that the relations between the Royal families are historical and expressed hope they would continue and be further strengthened in the future. King Abdullah, on his part, expressed pride for these personal distinguished relations and expressed appreciation for Japan's aid to Jordan in the various fields especially in supporting the projects of technology transfer.

[mandyy]

Princess Rayah is the youngest daughter of King Hussein I and Lisa Halaby.

[mandyy]

Photo from Kunaicho website of the Emperor and Empress hosting King Abudullah, Prince Faisal and Princess Ryiah for tea.