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09TOKYO738
2009-04-02 01:06:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Embassy Tokyo
Cable title:
TOKYO MEDIA REACTION - U.S.-RUSSIA SUMMIT,
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UNCLAS TOKYO 000738
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: TOKYO MEDIA REACTION - U.S.-RUSSIA SUMMIT,
ISRAEL, AND AFGHANISTAN
UNCLAS TOKYO 000738
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: TOKYO MEDIA REACTION - U.S.-RUSSIA SUMMIT,
ISRAEL, AND AFGHANISTAN
1. LEAD STORIES: All Thursday morning papers gave front-
page play to yesterday's summit between President Obama
and Russian President Medvedev, during which they
confirmed a bilateral commitment to nuclear reductions.
2. "Reset of Bilateral Ties Begins" The liberal Asahi
said in a front-page commentary (4/2): "That President
Obama and Medvedev agreeing to a 'roadmap' for a new
nuclear arms reduction treaty, as well as to a timeline
for the next summit represents a 'reset' of bilateral
relations that goes beyond words.... The Obama
administration's policy of ensuring a stable
Afghanistan and a nuclear-free Iran would not be
possible in the absence of cooperation from Russia. A
'reset' of U.S.-Russia relations will have significant
impact on President Obama's world strategy."
3. "U.S. Serious about Improving Ties with Russia" The
moderate Yomiuri wrote from London (4/2): "The Obama
administration's rapprochement with Russia runs the
risk of undermining the security of traditional U.S.
allies in Western Europe, given that Washington may be
forced to make concessions on the issue of deploying
missile defense platforms in Eastern Europe."
4. "Lukewarm Coordination between U.S. and Russia" The
conservative Sankei reported from London (4/2): "No
concrete progress was made during the U.S.-Russia
summit concerning the most pressing issue of MD
deployment in Eastern Europe. While the two leaders may
have pressed the 'reset' button for improved relations,
the bilateral ties are unlikely to develop into
strategic ones that involve shared values anytime
soon."
5. "'Coexistence of Two States' Imperative" On the
formation of a right-wing government in Israel, the
liberal Mainichi editorialized (4/2): "It is premature
to conclude that the launch of the Netanyahu
administration has dashed hopes for progress on peace
talks, as there is a view that only a 'hardliner' could
make a crucial decision.... We hope Netanyahu will be
flexible about peace talks. He should be aware that the
coexistence of Israeli and Palestinian states would
form the basis for peace."
6. "Turnaround for Stable Afghanistan" On President
Obama's new Afghan policy, the business-oriented Nikkei
insisted in an editorial (4/2): "The new Afghan policy
is significant in that Washington is committed to
ensuring regional stability, including Pakistan. In
this regard, attention will be paid to whether the
presidential election in Afghanistan will be held
smoothly in August as planned without major troubles.
In the long-run, a stable Afghanistan would be
impossible without the restoration of safety through
empowering police forces and nation-building through
the nurturing of new industries."
ZUMWALT
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: TOKYO MEDIA REACTION - U.S.-RUSSIA SUMMIT,
ISRAEL, AND AFGHANISTAN
1. LEAD STORIES: All Thursday morning papers gave front-
page play to yesterday's summit between President Obama
and Russian President Medvedev, during which they
confirmed a bilateral commitment to nuclear reductions.
2. "Reset of Bilateral Ties Begins" The liberal Asahi
said in a front-page commentary (4/2): "That President
Obama and Medvedev agreeing to a 'roadmap' for a new
nuclear arms reduction treaty, as well as to a timeline
for the next summit represents a 'reset' of bilateral
relations that goes beyond words.... The Obama
administration's policy of ensuring a stable
Afghanistan and a nuclear-free Iran would not be
possible in the absence of cooperation from Russia. A
'reset' of U.S.-Russia relations will have significant
impact on President Obama's world strategy."
3. "U.S. Serious about Improving Ties with Russia" The
moderate Yomiuri wrote from London (4/2): "The Obama
administration's rapprochement with Russia runs the
risk of undermining the security of traditional U.S.
allies in Western Europe, given that Washington may be
forced to make concessions on the issue of deploying
missile defense platforms in Eastern Europe."
4. "Lukewarm Coordination between U.S. and Russia" The
conservative Sankei reported from London (4/2): "No
concrete progress was made during the U.S.-Russia
summit concerning the most pressing issue of MD
deployment in Eastern Europe. While the two leaders may
have pressed the 'reset' button for improved relations,
the bilateral ties are unlikely to develop into
strategic ones that involve shared values anytime
soon."
5. "'Coexistence of Two States' Imperative" On the
formation of a right-wing government in Israel, the
liberal Mainichi editorialized (4/2): "It is premature
to conclude that the launch of the Netanyahu
administration has dashed hopes for progress on peace
talks, as there is a view that only a 'hardliner' could
make a crucial decision.... We hope Netanyahu will be
flexible about peace talks. He should be aware that the
coexistence of Israeli and Palestinian states would
form the basis for peace."
6. "Turnaround for Stable Afghanistan" On President
Obama's new Afghan policy, the business-oriented Nikkei
insisted in an editorial (4/2): "The new Afghan policy
is significant in that Washington is committed to
ensuring regional stability, including Pakistan. In
this regard, attention will be paid to whether the
presidential election in Afghanistan will be held
smoothly in August as planned without major troubles.
In the long-run, a stable Afghanistan would be
impossible without the restoration of safety through
empowering police forces and nation-building through
the nurturing of new industries."
ZUMWALT