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Created
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09TOKYO2284
2009-09-30 07:07:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy Tokyo
Cable title:
JAPAN WELCOMES CONCLUSION TO BURMA POLICY REVIEW
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C O N F I D E N T I A L TOKYO 002284
SIPDIS
DEPT FOR EAP/J, EAP/MLS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 09/28/2019
TAGS: PREL PGOV BM JA
SUBJECT: JAPAN WELCOMES CONCLUSION TO BURMA POLICY REVIEW
REF: STATE 100518
Classified By: Political Minister Counselor Rob Luke for reasons 1.4 (b
) and (d).
C O N F I D E N T I A L TOKYO 002284
SIPDIS
DEPT FOR EAP/J, EAP/MLS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 09/28/2019
TAGS: PREL PGOV BM JA
SUBJECT: JAPAN WELCOMES CONCLUSION TO BURMA POLICY REVIEW
REF: STATE 100518
Classified By: Political Minister Counselor Rob Luke for reasons 1.4 (b
) and (d).
1. (C) On September 29, Embassy Political Officer delivered
reftel points to MOFA First Southeast Asia Division Deputy
Director Takuma Sakaguchi. POLOFF reaffirmed Washington's
fundamental interests, including a unified, peaceful,
prosperous, and democratic Burma, the release of Aung San Suu
Kyi (ASSK) and all political prisoners, and the initiation of
credible, time-bound political dialogue among the regime, the
democratic opposition, and ethnic minority leaders.
Sakaguchi stated that Japan welcomed the results and that he
and others in the Japanese Government are anxious to learn
more about the review, particularly USG efforts to engage the
Burmese regime.
2. (C) Japan has long seen the policy review as a potential
opportunity to effect change in Burma. Japanese Prime
Minister Yukio Hatoyama is following the situation more
closely than his predecessors, Sakaguchi noted. The PM also
understands the "geo-political" dynamics inherent in Burma
policy and will take a practical approach. Many Democratic
Party of Japan members are also expressing interest,
Sakaguchi added.
3. (C) Sakaguchi stressed the importance of keeping partners
and the international community informed of any results
stemming from U.S. dialogue with the Burmese military regime.
He highlighted the need to consult closely with Japan, the
European Union, and Australia, and to work with China and
India.
4. (C) Sakaguchi inquired about the extent to which changes
to ASSK's house arrest would factor into Washington's
approach to sanctions. He also conveyed his view that ASSK
appears to be more flexible than in the past on issues
related to sanctions and dialogue with the regime.
ROOS
SIPDIS
DEPT FOR EAP/J, EAP/MLS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 09/28/2019
TAGS: PREL PGOV BM JA
SUBJECT: JAPAN WELCOMES CONCLUSION TO BURMA POLICY REVIEW
REF: STATE 100518
Classified By: Political Minister Counselor Rob Luke for reasons 1.4 (b
) and (d).
1. (C) On September 29, Embassy Political Officer delivered
reftel points to MOFA First Southeast Asia Division Deputy
Director Takuma Sakaguchi. POLOFF reaffirmed Washington's
fundamental interests, including a unified, peaceful,
prosperous, and democratic Burma, the release of Aung San Suu
Kyi (ASSK) and all political prisoners, and the initiation of
credible, time-bound political dialogue among the regime, the
democratic opposition, and ethnic minority leaders.
Sakaguchi stated that Japan welcomed the results and that he
and others in the Japanese Government are anxious to learn
more about the review, particularly USG efforts to engage the
Burmese regime.
2. (C) Japan has long seen the policy review as a potential
opportunity to effect change in Burma. Japanese Prime
Minister Yukio Hatoyama is following the situation more
closely than his predecessors, Sakaguchi noted. The PM also
understands the "geo-political" dynamics inherent in Burma
policy and will take a practical approach. Many Democratic
Party of Japan members are also expressing interest,
Sakaguchi added.
3. (C) Sakaguchi stressed the importance of keeping partners
and the international community informed of any results
stemming from U.S. dialogue with the Burmese military regime.
He highlighted the need to consult closely with Japan, the
European Union, and Australia, and to work with China and
India.
4. (C) Sakaguchi inquired about the extent to which changes
to ASSK's house arrest would factor into Washington's
approach to sanctions. He also conveyed his view that ASSK
appears to be more flexible than in the past on issues
related to sanctions and dialogue with the regime.
ROOS