[Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George H. W. Bush (1991, Book I)]
[March 21, 1991]
[Page 297]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]



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Statement by Press Secretary Fitzwater on the President's Meeting With 
Foreign Minister Taro Nakayama of Japan
March 21, 1991

    The President met with Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Nakayama for 
approximately half an hour in the Oval Office. They discussed the 
success of the coalition efforts over the past several months. The 
President expressed his appreciation for Japan's contributions to the 
coalition against Iraq's aggression. The President sent his respects to 
Prime Minister Kaifu and stated that he looks forward to meeting with 
the Prime Minister when a mutually satisfactory date is arranged. The 
Foreign Minister conveyed to the President the regards of the Prime 
Minister and congratulations on the President's leadership of the 
coalition's success.

                    Note: The statement referred to Prime Minister 
                        Toshiki Kaifu of Japan.