Highlight of the U.S. - Japan Cooperation on Global Challenges
Partnership for Security and Prosperity
June 30, 2001 (Excerpt)
COOPERATION ON GLOBAL CHALLENGES
The President and Prime Minister recognized the past cooperative efforts of the two countries in tackling complex global challenges, and pledged to build on these successes to further expand bilateral global cooperation.
The Prime Minister announced his intention to commit 200 million U.S. dollars for the Global Health Fund. The President, who has already pledged 200 million U.S. dollars to help establish the fund, welcomed the Prime Minister's announcement with gratitude.
The President and Prime Minister expressed their shared understanding of the seriousness of the challenge posed by climate change, The Prime Minister pointed to the importance of the Kyoto Protocol in this regard. The President and Prime Minister recognized that climate change is a pressing global problem requiring a global approach. Bearing in mind Japan's leadership at Kyoto, the President welcomed the Prime Minister's offer to initiate promptly high-level U.S. -Japan government-to-government consultations to explore common ground and areas for common action on climate change. (Full text) 
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