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TOKYO, June 19 (KUNA) -- The Japanese government decided Tuesday to send
Crown Prince Naruhito and former House of Councillors President Satsuki Eda to
Saudi Arabia to offer their condolences over the death of Crown Prince Nayef
bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.
According to the decision made at a Cabinet meeting, Crown Prince Naruhito
and Eda, who will serve as Japanese government's special envoy, are to leave
Tokyo on Wednesday.
Crown Prince Nayef died in Geneva on Saturday. Japanese Prime Minister
Yoshihiko Noda has expressed his condolences over his death, while expressing
his appreciation to the late crown prince's great contribution to the peace
and stability of Islamic world as well as the entire world.
The premier also praised the significant role he had played in maintaining
security in the Kingdom and enhancing friendly and cooperative relations
between Saudi Arabia and other countries, including Japan. (end)
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