President to meet Japanese Imperial Couple on official visit

Slovak President Ivan Gasparovic along with Foreign Affairs Minister Miroslav Lajcak and Economy Minister Tomas Malatinsky are set to go on an official visit to Japan between June 26-30, the president's spokesman Marek Trubac said on Wednesday. "The Slovak presidential couple will be received by Japan's Imperial Majesties Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko," said Trubac, adding that President Gasparovic will also meet Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda.