Brazil president, on state visit, welcomed by Japan Emperor
Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako hosted Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and his wife, Janja, at a welcoming ceremony at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Tuesday.
The Emperor and the Empress held talks with the Brazilian first couple for about 30 minutes.
Emperor Naruhito was gladdened by the gratitude Lula expressed for Japan’s cooperation in the Brazilian auto industry, according to the Imperial Household Agency.
The Brazilian first lady explained her work to protect female human rights.
