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TOKYO, June 20 (KUNA) -- Japanese Crown Prince Naruhito left for Saudi
Arabia on Wednesday to offer his condolences over the death of Crown Prince
Nayef bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.
Crown Prince Naruhito is accompanied by former House of Councillors
President Satsuki Eda, who serves as Japanese government's special envoy.
Crown Prince Nayef died in Geneva last Saturday. Japanese Prime Minister
Yoshihiko Noda extended condolences on the following day over his death, while
expressing 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 a 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.
Meanwhile, Foreign Minister Koichiro Gemba visited the Saudi Embassy on
Monday to sign the book of condolences. (end)
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