Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress met at the Imperial Palace with the Crown Prince and Princess of Brunei, who came to Japan as their first official guests in the Reiwa era.
Brunei's Crown Prince Almutadeh Billa and his wife, who have been staying in Japan since the 7th as state guests, receive hospitality second only to state guests, and visited the Imperial Palace before noon on the 8th, where Their Majesties met in the Bamboo Room. Ta.
This year marks the 40th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Japan and Brunei, and according to the Imperial Household Agency, His Majesty the Emperor told Crown Prince Bila that his visit to Japan in this milestone year was of great significance, and agreed to import liquefied natural gas. He expressed his hope that this visit would be an opportunity to further develop the close cooperative relationship between the two countries.
He also expressed his gratitude for the message of sympathy received from the King of Brunei in response to the Noto Peninsula earthquake.
Afterwards, Their Majesties attended a luncheon to welcome Crown Prince Bila and his wife.
According to the Imperial Household Agency, at luncheons for foreign guests, Japanese appetizers have been served in addition to Western courses since last fall, at the initiative of Their Majesties, in order to introduce them to Japanese food culture. This time, we were served scallops, bean tempura, and steamed lobster.
The luncheon proceeded in a peaceful atmosphere, with Prince and Mrs. Akishino, who welcomed Crown Prince and Princess Bila at Haneda Airport on the 7th, also in attendance.