[originaltext] Host: The Japanese prime minister, Junichiro Koizumi, is prepa

Host: The Japanese prime minister, Junichiro Koizumi, is preparing for his international debut, which begins in the United States Saturday. During the summit with U.S. President George W. Bush, Mr. Koizumi is expected to stress commonalities over differences. CNN’s Marina Kamimura explains.
   Marian Kamimura, Tokyo Bureau Chief: Tokyo says that the primary goal of the Japanese prime minister’s inaugural tour is to establish a close personal relationship with other leaders. [Koizumi is] a newcomer to international circles. Officials say that’s [establishing ties is] particularly true of Junichiro Koizumi’s first step, the U.S. president’s retreat in Camp David.
   Junichiro Koizumi, Japanese Prime Minister: The invitation to visit Camp David shows a favorable feeling on the part of the U.S.