Moroccan King State Visit to Japan November 27, 2005- November 30, 2005

[mandyy]

Moroccan King to visit Japan

Rabat, Morocco, 11/17 - King Mohammed VI of Morocco is to pay a four-day official visit to Japan, from 27 November at the invitation of Emperor Akihito, the Royal Palace said in Rabat Wednesday.

En route to Japan, the Moroccan monarch will visit the Kingdom of Bahrain, the Palace said in a statement.

Japan accounts for 2.1 percent of Morocco`s overall imports, including vehicles and industrial machines, while the North African country exports mainly fish products and fertilisers to Japan.

http://www.angolapress-angop.ao/noticia-e.asp?ID=392058

 

[fanletizia]

King Mohammed arrived to Japan

From getty and polfoto

 

[Amira]

Japanese Emperor Akihito Welcomes King of Morocco Mohammed VI In Tokyo

source : Gettyimages

 

[Amira]

more pictures from gettyimages

 

[Amira]

King eyes Japanese investments in Morocco, hails Japan's 'dynamism'


Tokyo, Nov. 27 - Visiting King Mohammed VI of Morocco has voiced
eagerness to see Japanese private sectors invest in Morocco, in order to
raise the two countries' trade and economic relations to a "unique level in
the region".

http://www.map.ma/eng/sections/box1/king_eyes_japanese_i/view

 

[Amira]

Moroccan King advocates wisdom and moderation to reach peace in Middle East


Tokyo, Nov. 27 - King Mohammed VI of Morocco has advocated wisdom and moderation to reach a lasting peace in the Middle East where the Palestinian people is still suffering from the Israeli occupation.

http://www.map.ma/eng/sections/box2/moroccan_king_advoca/view

 

[mandyy]

Morocco's King Mohammed VI greets Japan's Empress Michiko (R) as Emperor Akihito looks on during a welcoming ceremony at the Akasaka Palace guest house in Tokyo November 28, 2005. The king is on a week-long visit to Japan.

Photos from Reuters
Later Morocco's King Mohammed VI talked to Japan's Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko at a meeting at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo November 28, 2005.

 

[mandyy]

More photos
#1,6: AP
#2-4: (Reuters)-Morocco's King Mohammed VI reviews the guard of honour during a welcoming ceremony at the Akasaka state guesthouse in Tokyo November 28, 2005.
#5: JIJI press
#7: NNN news video- http://www.bcast.co.jp/cgi-bin/yahoo/news.asx?cid=20051128-00000047-nnn-soci-movie-000&media=wm300k
#8-9: Getty images
#10: Hello magazine

 

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#1-5:From Getty images
#6: Yomiuri news

 

[mandyy]

Large photos from ANP

 

[fanletizia]

Gala dinner

from anp

 

[mandyy]

Morocco's King Mohammed VI is greeted by Japan's Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko upon his arrival for a royal banquet hosted by the monarch at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo November 28, 2005.

#1-7: Reuters
#8: NHK news
#9: JIJI press
#10: TBS news video- http://www.bcast.co.jp/cgi-bin/yahoo/news.asx?cid=20051129-00000009-jnn-soci-movie-001&media=wm300k

 

[mandyy]

Remarks by His Majesty the Emperor
at the State Banquet in Honor of
His Majesty King Mohammed VI
The Imperial Palace Tokyo,
November 28, 2005


I wish to extend a heartfelt welcome to His Majesty King Mohammed VI of the Kingdom of Morocco, who is visiting Japan on a State Visit. It is a great pleasure for me to spend this evening here with you.
Your Majesty first visited Japan in 1987 on an Official Visit in your capacity as Crown Prince at the time. My father Emperor Showa hosted a banquet at the Imperial Palace, and Your Majesty had the opportunity to visit many places in Kyoto as well. We also invited Your Majesty to the Crown Prince’s Residence on that occasion, and I fondly recall that we spent pleasant times together. I am grateful that Your Majesty attended the Funeral Ceremony of Emperor Showa two years later as Crown Prince, and Your Majesty’s brother, His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Raschid, attended the Ceremony of my Accession to the Throne. From Japan, the Crown Prince as well as Prince and Princess Takamado have visited Morocco, and I am grateful for the warm hospitality Your Majesty has graciously extended to each one of them......
http://www.kunaicho.go.jp/okotoba/okotoba-h17-01-e.html#1128bansan-e

 

[mandyy]

Banquet photos
#1-6: from Getty images
#7: Newscom
#8: FNN news video- http://www.bcast.co.jp/cgi-bin/yahoo/news.asx?cid=20051129-00000277-fnn-soci-movie-001&media=wm300k
#9: Corbis

 

[Humera]

Thank you everyone for the pictures.
It is too bad Lalla Salma didnt accompany her husband on this trip.
At least before the King's marriage his sisters went with him on state visits.

 

[Amira]

Morocco eager to set up trilateral Moroccan-Japanese-African cooperation mechanism


Tokyo, Nov. 28 - King Mohammed VI of Morocco said his country is ready to contribute to the setting up of a trilateral Moroccan-Japanese-African cooperation mechanism to help African countries in particular from sub-Saharan Africa, in their development efforts.

Source : Map

http://www.map.ma/eng/sections/imp_royal_activities/morocco_eager_to_set/view

 

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Mohammed VI (L) and Prime Minister of Japan Junichiro Koizumi (C) attend the signing ceremony held at the Akasaka State Guest House on November 30, 2005 in Tokyo, Japan

From getty

 

[mandyy]

#1-3: Reuters
#1: Morocco's King Mohammed VI (rear L) applauds with Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi (rear R) as Moroccan Finance and Privatisation Minister Fathallah Oualalou (L) and Japan's Vice Foreign Minister Katsutoshi Kaneda shake hands, during a signing ceremony at the Akasaka state guesthouse in Tokyo November 29, 2005. The two ministers signed an agreement on cultural exchange, yen-loan-financed projects and infrastructure building projects.
#3: King Mohammed VI (R) of Morocco listens to Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi speak at the Akasaka state guesthouse in Tokyo November 29, 2005. King Mohammed is on a week-long state visit to Japan.
#4: (Newscom) Visiting Morocco's King Mohammed VI (R) shakes hands with Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi prior to their talks at the Akasaka guesthouse in Tokyo, 29 November 2005.
#5-6: AAP image
#7: Getty images
#8: Mainichi news

 

[loubna2]

I wonder why lalla salma, never go with the king in official visits, it would be very nice to see her with empress Michiko

 

[Amira]

I wonder why lalla salma, never go with the king in official visits, it would be very nice to see her with empress Michiko

maybe she didn't go with him because it's not an official visit but a state visit !!!?! who knows

 

[mandyy]

Japan to give Morocco 10 billion yen in aid
Japan said Tuesday it will provide 10 billion yen in aid to Morocco for sewerage and power distribution projects as part of an effort to help the North African country stabilize its economy and fight poverty.
The two sides exchanged notes of agreement on the projects after a meeting between Moroccan King Mohammed VI and Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi at the Akasaka guesthouse in Minato Ward, Tokyo......
http://www.japantimes.com/cgi-bin/getarticle.pl5?nn20051130a9.htm

 

[mandyy]

#1-2: Morocco's King Mohammed VI (R) talks with Japan's Crown Prince Naruhito during a meeting at the prince's residence in Togu Palace in Tokyo November 30, 2005. REUTERS
#3-4: large photos from ANP

 

[mandyy]

Morocco's King Mohammed VI chats with Japan's Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko during a farewell call by Akihito at the Akasaka state guesthouse in Tokyo November 30, 2005.

#1-2: AP
#3-5: Reuters
#6: Kunaicho website

 

[mandyy]

Photos from Getty images

 

[loubna2]

Empress Michiko is lovely

 

[fraxales]

It's official!

maybe she didn't go with him because it's not an official visit but a state visit !!!?! who knows

A "state visit" is a higher level than an "official visit" - it doesn't get any more official than that. I think the reason why she didn't go along probably has something to do with the status of women in Morocco/Islam...no? I may be wrong...(but I don't think so!).

 

[Incas]

But Lalla Salma has been on official trips before.