Macron in Tokyo. for Olympics French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Tokyo on Friday for the opening ceremony of the Olympics, which have Because of the pandemic, they have been postponed and are being held under strict virus constraints.
The next summer Olympics will be held in Paris in 2024, and Macron’s negotiations in Tokyo will include talks with IOC President Thomas Bach.
Only a few world leaders are in town for the opening ceremony, which has been scaled back from its previous lavishness and attendance.
Only approximately 950 people would be in attendance, including US First Lady Jill Biden, who arrived in Tokyo on Thursday night.
Only approximately 950 people would be in attendance, including US First Lady Jill Biden, who arrived in Tokyo on Thursday night.
As a result of the virus rules, Macron has reduced his delegation to a bare minimum, with only one minister accompanying him.
On Saturday, two years after his first official visit to Japan, he will have a reception with Emperor Naruhito before the opening ceremony, as well as meetings with Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga.
