Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
09TOKYO779
2009-04-06 07:31:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy Tokyo
Cable title:
JAPAN'S RESPONSE TO AF-PAK STRATEGIC REVIEW
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C O N F I D E N T I A L TOKYO 000779
SIPDIS
DEPT FOR SCA/A TOM REOTT
E.O. 12958: DECL: 04/05/2019
TAGS: PREL AF PK JA
SUBJECT: JAPAN'S RESPONSE TO AF-PAK STRATEGIC REVIEW
REF: STATE 29485
Classified By: Acting DCM Mike Meserve for reasons 1.4(b) and (d)
C O N F I D E N T I A L TOKYO 000779
SIPDIS
DEPT FOR SCA/A TOM REOTT
E.O. 12958: DECL: 04/05/2019
TAGS: PREL AF PK JA
SUBJECT: JAPAN'S RESPONSE TO AF-PAK STRATEGIC REVIEW
REF: STATE 29485
Classified By: Acting DCM Mike Meserve for reasons 1.4(b) and (d)
1. (U) Japan welcomes the new U.S. strategy for Afghanistan
and Pakistan, Foreign Minister Nakasone told the press on
March 31. Similarly, during his public remarks at The Hague
on March 31 at the International Conference on Afghanistan,
Nakasone stated: "I welcome the new policy laid out by the
United States, which has much in common with our own vision."
2. (C) Separately, MOFA Southwest Asia Division Principal
Deputy Director Aya Yoshida told political officer that Japan
agrees Pakistan and Afghanistan must be addressed jointly,
and it was for this reason that Tokyo decided to appoint a
Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan,
Ambassador Yoshikawa. She affirmed that Japan shares most of
the same concerns the United States has with regard to
Afghanistan and Pakistan, agrees that major efforts are
needed to bolster the economy and democracy of Pakistan, and
looks forward to working hand-in-hand with the United States
to address the challenges raised by these two countries. She
said that MOFA was also appreciative of U.S. statements
pointing out contributions that Japan has been making in both
Afghanistan and Pakistan.
ZUMWALT
SIPDIS
DEPT FOR SCA/A TOM REOTT
E.O. 12958: DECL: 04/05/2019
TAGS: PREL AF PK JA
SUBJECT: JAPAN'S RESPONSE TO AF-PAK STRATEGIC REVIEW
REF: STATE 29485
Classified By: Acting DCM Mike Meserve for reasons 1.4(b) and (d)
1. (U) Japan welcomes the new U.S. strategy for Afghanistan
and Pakistan, Foreign Minister Nakasone told the press on
March 31. Similarly, during his public remarks at The Hague
on March 31 at the International Conference on Afghanistan,
Nakasone stated: "I welcome the new policy laid out by the
United States, which has much in common with our own vision."
2. (C) Separately, MOFA Southwest Asia Division Principal
Deputy Director Aya Yoshida told political officer that Japan
agrees Pakistan and Afghanistan must be addressed jointly,
and it was for this reason that Tokyo decided to appoint a
Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan,
Ambassador Yoshikawa. She affirmed that Japan shares most of
the same concerns the United States has with regard to
Afghanistan and Pakistan, agrees that major efforts are
needed to bolster the economy and democracy of Pakistan, and
looks forward to working hand-in-hand with the United States
to address the challenges raised by these two countries. She
said that MOFA was also appreciative of U.S. statements
pointing out contributions that Japan has been making in both
Afghanistan and Pakistan.
ZUMWALT