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Japan Prize Laureates Pay a Courtesy Call on the Prime Minister Thursday, April 24, 2008 JAPANESE

Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda received a courtesy call from the Japan Prize laureates for 2008, the 24th year of the awards, at the Prime Minister's Official Residence and talked with them. The Japan Prize is awarded to people from all over the world who have made original and outstanding achievements in science and technology and therefore contributed to their progress, and also serve the cause of peace and prosperity for humankind. The three Japan Prize laureates for 2008 paid a courtesy call with their wives. Dr. Vinton G. Cerf and Dr. Robert E. Kahn were awarded in the prize category of Information Communication Theory and Technology for their achievement in the creation of network architecture and communication protocol for the Internet. Dr. Victor A. McKusick was awarded in the category of Medical Genomics and Genetics for the laureate's achievement in the establishment of medical genetics and contributions to its development. While talking with the laureates, Prime Minister Fukuda said, "Congratulations on winning the award. I would like to express my gratitude as your excellent achievements have brought us significant benefits."