METI RESPONSE TO POSSIBLE EFFORT BY SYRIA'S

S E C R E T TOKYO 001432

SIPDIS

FOR ISN/MTR - JAMES MAYES AND EAP/J

E.O. 12958: DECL: 06/23/2034
TAGS: PARM MTCRE PREL MNUC ETTC KSCA JA SY
SUBJECT: METI RESPONSE TO POSSIBLE EFFORT BY SYRIA'S
MISSILE PROGRAM TO OBTAIN HIGH-SPEED CAMERA

REF: STATE 59147

Classified By: EMIN ROBERT F. CEKUTA FOR REASONS 1.4(B),(D)


1. (S) Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI)
Security Export Control International Affairs Office Director
Takao Shishikura provided emboff the following non-paper June
23 in response to points delivered as per reftel. The
non-paper, in English, bears the GOJ classification "SECRET."


2. (S) Begin non-paper:

We always appreciate your cooperation.

With regard to your information on the procurement activities
by Syria, according to the interview with Photron, it is
found that they have not exported their products to Syria
recently, nor have they any ongoing inquiries from Syria.

We asked the company to pay attention to the inquiries from
Syria as well as any doubtful orders, and to report/consult
us in the case such inquiries/orders are made.

We would be glad if above information be of any help to you.
We will also welcome further information on this matter.

End non-paper.
ZUMWALT