Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi will pay an official working visit to Japan from, August 2 to 4, 2015, according to a statement of the Japanese Foreign Affairs' Ministry.

During his stay, Renzi will meet with the Japanese Emperor and Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, the statement added.

The Japanese government sincerely welcomes the visit of the Italian Prime Minister and hopes that this visit will further strengthen the friendly relations between Japan and Italy, according to the statement. (