DIPLOMATIC BLUEBOOK

1982 EDITION

 

Review of Recent Developments

in Japan's Foreign Relations

 

 

The following is a translation of Part I of the Diplomatic Bluebook 1982 Edition published by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The edition mainly covers the 1981 calendar year. The translation was prepared by the Foreign Press Center/Japan.

 

 

 

 

CONTENTS

 

CHAPTER ONE: BASIC TASKS OF JAPAN'S FOREIGN POLICY

CHAPTER TWO: MAJOR TRENDS IN THE WORLD IN 1981

CHAPTER THREE: MAJOR DIPLOMATIC EFFORTS MADE BY JAPAN DURING 1981

Section 1. Promotion of Relations with Other Countries

Section 2. Revitalization of the World Economy and Contributions to the North-South Problem

Section 3. Positive and Effective Expansion of Assistance

Section 4. Cooperation in U.N. Activities

Section 5. Promotion of Mutual Understanding with Foreign Countries