TOKYO, Aug. 31 -- Prime Minister and His Cabinet issued the following information:
[Provisional Translation]
On the passing of His Majesty King Harald V of Norway, I extend my heartfelt condolences to the Norwegian Royal Family, the Government and the people of Norway on behalf of the Government and people of Japan.
Since his accession to the throne in 1991, His Majesty King Harald V has always remained close to his people, guiding the nation with warmth and humanity, and playing an exceptionally important role in Norway's development and in the peace and prosperity of the international community.
Japan-Norway relations have developed, underpinned by the traditional friendship between Imperial Family of Japan and the Norwegian Royal Fam...