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Second Day of the Prime Minister's Visit to the United States
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
On April 30 (local time), Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda, who is visiting Washington D.C., the United States, offered a flower at the Tomb of the Unknowns and Section 60 (the burial ground for those who lost their lives during duty in Iraq and Afghanistan) of the Arlington National Cemetery.
Following this, the Prime Minister held talks with Mr. Barack Obama, President of the United States, and held a joint press conference.
Later, the Prime Minister received a courtesy call from the Administrator of NASA, Mr. Charles Bolden, and Japanese astronauts.
In the evening, the Prime Minister attended the reception hosted by the Secretary of State of the United States, Ms. Hillary Clinton.