Sunday, July 8, 2012

Sixth Japan-India Foreign Ministers' Strategic Dialogue

On April 30, Minister Gemba held the Sixth Japan-India Foreign Ministers' Strategic Dialogue with H.E. Mr. S.M. Krishna, Minister of External Affairs of India. An overview of the meeting is as follows:
(Note: The Japan-India Foreign Ministers' Strategic Dialogue has been held in Japan and India alternately every year since 2007. Last year, the dialogue was held in Tokyo in October.)
(1) The Foreign Ministers shared the view that they would elevate Japan-India relations to a higher level through the Sixth Foreign Ministers' Strategic Dialogue and the First Ministerial-Level Economic Dialogue held on that day. They expressed hope for an early realization of the next Subcabinet 2+2 dialogue, and noted fruitful discussions in the Second Japan-India-U.S. trilateral dialogue held in April. The two Ministers shared the view that they would further develop the Japan-India Strategic and Global Partnership through various dialogues, including the annual summit meetings.
(2) Minister Gemba noted that cooperation between Japan and India in the field of maritime security had been steadily deepened, referring to joint exercises between the Japan Coast Guard and the Indian Coast Guard, bilateral cooperation on anti-piracy activities in the Gulf of Aden and off the coast of Somalia, as well as a joint naval exercise between Maritime Self-Defense Force and Indian Navy scheduled to be held this year.  The two Ministers decided to establish a working-level dialogue on maritime issues covering a wide range of maritime issues with a focus on maritime security, in order to further develop cooperation between Japan and India in this area.
(3) Minister Gemba stated that the East Asia Summit (EAS) should be developed into a leader-led forum to promote concrete cooperation including on regional common ideas and maritime issues. The two Ministers shared the view that they would also continue cooperation on an expanded maritime forum including EAS members.
(4) The two Ministers recognized that the issue of so-called cyber attacks raised serious concerns that could have an impact on national security. They shared the view that they would cooperate on this issue including through discussions on an international code of conduct and launching bilateral talks on cyber.
(5) Minister Gemba stressed the importance of developing an international code of conduct in the outer space to secure its safe use. The two Ministers shared the view that they would closely cooperate in this field.
(6) With regard to the negotiations between Japan and India on an Agreement for Cooperation in the Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy, the two Ministers reaffirmed their intention to move forward with the negotiations with a view to concluding the agreement in a mutually satisfactory manner. Minister Gemba asked for India's understanding on Japan's strong sentiment on nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation.
(7) Regarding the joint industrial activities on rare earth materials, the two Ministers shared the view that they should work toward an early realization of the activities.
(8) Concerning North Korea, Minister Gemba stated that the launch of a missile purported to be a “satellite” by North Korea was a serious violation of United Nations Security Council resolutions, and welcomed the Presidential Statement by the Security Council, which strongly condemns the launch. The two Ministers shared the view that the two countries would strongly urge North Korea not to conduct any further provocative actions.
(9) The two Ministers exchanged views on such regional issues as Myanmar, Sri Lanka, and Afghanistan, as well as on the reform of the U.N. Security Council.

(Note: JUNIOR ASSISTANTS IN A.P. BOARD OF INTERMEDIATE EDUCATION
SUBORDINATES SERVICE EXAM 08-07-2012 G.S. QUESTION)

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