Identifier
Created
Classification
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07TOKYO1052
2007-03-12 06:18:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Embassy Tokyo
Cable title:
MEDIA REACTION Q AFGHANISTAN - TOKYO
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UNCLAS TOKYO 001052
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
STATE FOR I/RF, PA/PR/FPC/W, IIP/G/EA, EAP/PD, R/MR,
EAP/J, EAP/P, PM;
USTR FOR PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE;
TREASURY FOR OASIA/IMI;
SECDEF FOR OASD/PA;
CP BUTLER OKINAWA FOR AREA FIELD OFFICE;
PACOM HONOLULU FOR PUBLIC DIPLOMACY ADVISOR
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: OIIP KMDR KPAO JA
SUBJECT: MEDIA REACTION Q AFGHANISTAN - TOKYO
LEAD STORIES: There were no papers published Monday
morning because of a press holiday. Top stories on
Japanese TV included IAEA Director-General ElBaradei's
departure from Geneva to Pyongyang for talks with DPRK
officials on the six-party agreement.
UNCLAS TOKYO 001052
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
STATE FOR I/RF, PA/PR/FPC/W, IIP/G/EA, EAP/PD, R/MR,
EAP/J, EAP/P, PM;
USTR FOR PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE;
TREASURY FOR OASIA/IMI;
SECDEF FOR OASD/PA;
CP BUTLER OKINAWA FOR AREA FIELD OFFICE;
PACOM HONOLULU FOR PUBLIC DIPLOMACY ADVISOR
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: OIIP KMDR KPAO JA
SUBJECT: MEDIA REACTION Q AFGHANISTAN - TOKYO
LEAD STORIES: There were no papers published Monday
morning because of a press holiday. Top stories on
Japanese TV included IAEA Director-General ElBaradei's
departure from Geneva to Pyongyang for talks with DPRK
officials on the six-party agreement.
1. "Afghanistan: Resurgence of Terrorist Organizations
Cannot Be Ignored" The top-circulation, moderate Yomiuri
editorialized (3/11): "The Taliban, which once controlled
Afghanistan, and al-Qaeda are rapidly regaining influence
in that country. While the Taliban are reported to be
preparing for a spring offensive, there are concerns that
al-Qaeda is looking for new opportunities for
terrorism.... The suicide bombing that took place near a
US military base north of Kabul during Vice President
Cheney's visit points to the Taliban's growing influence.
A resurgence of these two terrorist organizations would
pose a serious threat to the security of the world. The
international community needs to refocus efforts to
eradicate terrorism.... Afghan President Karzai also has
problems to resolve. He must get eliminate the corruption
rampant in his government as soon as possible. As things
stand, Afghanistan's reconstruction is proving
difficult."
SCHIEFFER
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
STATE FOR I/RF, PA/PR/FPC/W, IIP/G/EA, EAP/PD, R/MR,
EAP/J, EAP/P, PM;
USTR FOR PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE;
TREASURY FOR OASIA/IMI;
SECDEF FOR OASD/PA;
CP BUTLER OKINAWA FOR AREA FIELD OFFICE;
PACOM HONOLULU FOR PUBLIC DIPLOMACY ADVISOR
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: OIIP KMDR KPAO JA
SUBJECT: MEDIA REACTION Q AFGHANISTAN - TOKYO
LEAD STORIES: There were no papers published Monday
morning because of a press holiday. Top stories on
Japanese TV included IAEA Director-General ElBaradei's
departure from Geneva to Pyongyang for talks with DPRK
officials on the six-party agreement.
1. "Afghanistan: Resurgence of Terrorist Organizations
Cannot Be Ignored" The top-circulation, moderate Yomiuri
editorialized (3/11): "The Taliban, which once controlled
Afghanistan, and al-Qaeda are rapidly regaining influence
in that country. While the Taliban are reported to be
preparing for a spring offensive, there are concerns that
al-Qaeda is looking for new opportunities for
terrorism.... The suicide bombing that took place near a
US military base north of Kabul during Vice President
Cheney's visit points to the Taliban's growing influence.
A resurgence of these two terrorist organizations would
pose a serious threat to the security of the world. The
international community needs to refocus efforts to
eradicate terrorism.... Afghan President Karzai also has
problems to resolve. He must get eliminate the corruption
rampant in his government as soon as possible. As things
stand, Afghanistan's reconstruction is proving
difficult."
SCHIEFFER