Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
08TOKYO2435
2008-09-05 06:40:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy Tokyo
Cable title:
UNGA THIRD ASSEMBLY: JAPANESE SUPPORT LIKELY
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C O N F I D E N T I A L TOKYO 002435
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 09/04/2018
TAGS: PREL JA PHUM PREL UNGA
SUBJECT: UNGA THIRD ASSEMBLY: JAPANESE SUPPORT LIKELY
REF: A. STATE 093981
B. STATE 61034
Classified By: Classified by CDA James P. Zumwalt for reasons 1.4 b, d.
C O N F I D E N T I A L TOKYO 002435
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 09/04/2018
TAGS: PREL JA PHUM PREL UNGA
SUBJECT: UNGA THIRD ASSEMBLY: JAPANESE SUPPORT LIKELY
REF: A. STATE 093981
B. STATE 61034
Classified By: Classified by CDA James P. Zumwalt for reasons 1.4 b, d.
1. (C) SUMMARY: Japan anticipates it will be able to support
U.S. priority human rights resolutions at the UNGA 3rd
Assembly at levels "probably no lower than its level of
support in the past." Regarding the DPRK, the Japan's focus
on bilateral talks to reinvestigate abduction cases, may
effect the "style, wording, and timing" of a resolution. END
SUMMARY.
2. (C) Embassy Tokyo delivered REF. A demarche to Yoko Tsuda,
Deputy Director of MOFA's Human Rights and Humanitarian
Affairs Division on September 4. In response to our request
of support for anticipated resolutions at the UNGA Third
Assembly condemning the human rights situations in Iran,
Burma, and the DPRK Tsuda said that "depending of course on
the text, Japanese support will probably be no lower than its
level of support in the past." (NOTE: Japan's voting record
shows past support for these resolutions. END NOTE)
3. (C) Regarding the DPRK, the Tsuda stated that MOFA is
spending a "great amount of energy" on bilateral talks aimed
at reinvestigating abduction cases. As a result of the
political uncertainty resulting from Prime Minister Fukuda's
September 1 resignation, and the great importance Japan is
placing on addressing the abduction issue, the "style,
wording, and timing" of the resolution on human rights in the
DPRK may be affected.
4. (C) The Deputy Director Tsuda reiterated Japan's
"principled stance" against non-action motions. She listened
to U.S. arguments regarding the "defamation of religions"
resolution were without comment. (NOTE: Japan has abstained
from voting on this in the past. END NOTE). Regarding
Japan's own 3rd Committee priorities, its views on a possible
solution for Zimbabwe, and possible participation in drafting
a cross-regional resolution, MOFA will consult and respond at
a later time. Tsuda noted that Japan was one of the
signatories of the prisoners of conscience resolution.
ZUMWALT
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 09/04/2018
TAGS: PREL JA PHUM PREL UNGA
SUBJECT: UNGA THIRD ASSEMBLY: JAPANESE SUPPORT LIKELY
REF: A. STATE 093981
B. STATE 61034
Classified By: Classified by CDA James P. Zumwalt for reasons 1.4 b, d.
1. (C) SUMMARY: Japan anticipates it will be able to support
U.S. priority human rights resolutions at the UNGA 3rd
Assembly at levels "probably no lower than its level of
support in the past." Regarding the DPRK, the Japan's focus
on bilateral talks to reinvestigate abduction cases, may
effect the "style, wording, and timing" of a resolution. END
SUMMARY.
2. (C) Embassy Tokyo delivered REF. A demarche to Yoko Tsuda,
Deputy Director of MOFA's Human Rights and Humanitarian
Affairs Division on September 4. In response to our request
of support for anticipated resolutions at the UNGA Third
Assembly condemning the human rights situations in Iran,
Burma, and the DPRK Tsuda said that "depending of course on
the text, Japanese support will probably be no lower than its
level of support in the past." (NOTE: Japan's voting record
shows past support for these resolutions. END NOTE)
3. (C) Regarding the DPRK, the Tsuda stated that MOFA is
spending a "great amount of energy" on bilateral talks aimed
at reinvestigating abduction cases. As a result of the
political uncertainty resulting from Prime Minister Fukuda's
September 1 resignation, and the great importance Japan is
placing on addressing the abduction issue, the "style,
wording, and timing" of the resolution on human rights in the
DPRK may be affected.
4. (C) The Deputy Director Tsuda reiterated Japan's
"principled stance" against non-action motions. She listened
to U.S. arguments regarding the "defamation of religions"
resolution were without comment. (NOTE: Japan has abstained
from voting on this in the past. END NOTE). Regarding
Japan's own 3rd Committee priorities, its views on a possible
solution for Zimbabwe, and possible participation in drafting
a cross-regional resolution, MOFA will consult and respond at
a later time. Tsuda noted that Japan was one of the
signatories of the prisoners of conscience resolution.
ZUMWALT