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Princess Kako pays courtesy call on Brazilian president
Japan's Princess Kako, who is on an official visit to Brazil, has paid a courtesy call on the country's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.
The second daughter of Crown Prince and Princess Akishino visited the presidential office in the capital Brasilia on Wednesday. The princess conveyed her gratitude for the warm welcome she has received in Brazil.
Lula visited Japan as a state guest and met with Emperor Naruhito in March. He told the princess that the Emperor was very kind, affectionate and receptive.
The princess also visited Brazil's Congress earlier in the day. There, she attended a ceremony commemorating 130 years of diplomatic relations between Japan and Brazil.
The princess said she hopes the relationship between the two countries will continue to deepen and remain long-lasting.
She said she envisions a future in which people from both countries continue to deepen their exchanges and remain close to each other.
The princess is scheduled to stay in Brasilia until Thursday. On Friday, she is expected to visit Mount Corcovado in Rio de Janeiro, upon which a giant statue of Christ overlooks the city.
