The King and Queen of Lesotho to Visit Japan
During their stay in Japan, Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress will participate the National Day Event of Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan, as official guest of the Government of Japan.
The visit of Their Majesties the Emperor and the Empress is expected to further develop the bilateral relations between Japan and Lesotho.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan.
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