JAPAN: DEMARCHE DELIVERED ON USG REVIEW OF UNSCR

C O N F I D E N T I A L TOKYO 002526 SIPDIS DEPT FOR EAP/J E.O. 12958: DECL: 10/28/2019 TAGS: EFIN KTFN PREL PTER UNSC JA SUBJECT: JAPAN: DEMARCHE DELIVERED ON USG REVIEW OF UNSCR 1267 SANCTIONS COMMITTEE TRANCHE THREE NAMES REF: STATE 109494 Classified By: Political Minister Counselor Robert Luke for reasons 1.4 (b) and (d). ¶1. (C) On October 28, Embassy Tokyo delivered reftel points to Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) International Counterterrorism Cooperation Division Deputy Director Miyako Ishimura, and to Ministry of Finance (MOF) International Bureau Legal Research Office Deputy Director Junji Kuyama, Special Officer for Research on Foreign Exchange Transactions Wataru Kikuchi, and Section Chief Yuka Kunisato. Emboffs updated interlocutors on the USG review of UNSCR 1267 Consolidated List tranche three names pursuant to paragraph 25 of UNSCR 1822. ¶2. (C) Ishimura stated that Japan appreciates our efforts on ensuring the integrity and accuracy of the sanctions regime. She also noted the importance of keeping the Consolidated List current. She mentioned that MOFA will circulate the review results to relevant ministries within the Japanese government. Kuyama also thanked Emboffs for sharing the results and agreed on the importance of maintaining an accurate list. He said MOF would coordinate with MOFA to inquire at other relevant Japanese government agencies for additional information and let Emboffs know the results. ROOS