The President of the European Council, Federal Chancellor Wolfgang Schüssel, the Secretary-General of the Council, Javier Solana, and Commission President José Manuel Barroso will represent the European Union at the EU-Japan Summit in Tokyo on 24 April. Prior to the working session, Chancellor Schüssel will have a meeting with Emperor Akihito and a bilateral with Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi.
14.00-14.30 audience with the Emperor
15.00-15.30 bilateral with Prime Minister Koizumi
17.45-18.45 EU-Japan Summit, working session
19.00-19.20 joint press conference
Participation in these events is open to accredited media representatives only. Detailed information on accreditation arrangements will be published shortly.