TOKYO - NOVEMBER 10: Peruvian President Alan Garcia (L) shakes hands with Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama prior to their meeting at Hatoyama's official residence on November 10, 2009 in Tokyo, Japan. Garcia is on two days visit to Japan to strengthen the bilateral relationship. Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 weeks ago

TOKYO - NOVEMBER 10: Peruvian President Alan Garcia (L) shakes hands with Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama prior to their meeting at Hatoyama's official residence on November 10, 2009 in Tokyo, Japan. Garcia is on two days visit to Japan to strengthen the bilateral relationship.

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