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Japanese Emperor Naruhito Begins State Visit to the Netherlands Focused on Technology and Security Cooperation

Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako have begun a three-day state visit to the Netherlands, welcomed in Amsterdam by King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima. The visit aims to deepen cooperation in areas including quantum technology, semiconductors, climate adaptation, and international legal frameworks, building on centuries of bilateral ties.
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