Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will visit Japan from March 24 to 27, Report informs referring to the Japanese Foreign Ministry.

During the visit, a meeting with Japanese Emperor Naruhito is planned, as well as talks and dinner with Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba.

As noted by Japanese Cabinet Secretary-General Yoshimasa Hayashi, Tokyo hopes that the visit will strengthen relations between the two countries, which are “strategic global partners.”