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October 2-4, 1996 His Excellency Mr. Jacques Santer President of the European Commission European Commission
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His Excellency Mr. Jacques Santer President of the European Commission
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Greeting the Prime Minister（Entrance Hall）
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Welcome Ceremony（Front Garden）
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Breakfast Meeting（Kacho no Ma）