On Friday, November 20, 2015, His Majesty King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands and His Imperial Highness Crown Prince Naruhito of Japan participated in the United Nations Secretary General’s Advisory Board on Water and Sanitation (UNSGAB) closing ceremony held at the United Nations headquarters in New York City.

On Wednesday, November 18, Crown Prince Naruhito gave a speech during the Special Thematic Session on Water and Disaster held at the General Assembly Hall at the United Nations headquarters. Earlier in the day the future Emperor of Japan met with the United Nations Secretary General, Mr. Ban Ki-moon.