Diplomatic Bluebook
1993
Striving for a More Secure and
Humane World
MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS, JAPAN
This publication is the English translation of the "Gaiko-Seisho (Diplomatic Bluebook) 1993," originally published in Japanese.
The Diplomatic Bluebook is a report which the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs publishes annually for the reading of the Japanese public. The period which the 1993 Bluebook covers is, in principle, from January 1, 1993 to December 31, 1993.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs hopes that this publication will help those readers abroad who are interested in Japan to deepen their understanding of Japan's foreign policy and diplomatic activities.
On Publishing the Diplomatic Bluebook 1993
(Preface to the Japanese Readers)
The world is now buffeting in the midst of turbulent changes. As the simple Cold War paradigm has disappeared, the international community, placed in a fluid and unclear situation, is groping for a framework for peace and stability in search of a more secure and humane world. The start of the resuscitated Cambodia, the progress in the Middle East peace process, and the substantial conclusion of the Uruguay Round trade negotiations after more than seven years of negotiations are results of such efforts. The international community, however, still faces many problems, including the danger of proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and regional conflicts such as the one in the former Yugoslavia. We have to actively tackle these problems with international cooperation.
Japan has come to have influence on fundamental problems of the international community and is expected to play a major role in constructing a new and better world. In response to such expectations, Japan has a responsibility to take an active part in the efforts toward world peace and stability.
Moreover, foreign policy today is largely related to the public at large, and international exchanges at the regional level and grassroots level are becoming increasingly active. In order for Japan to play an active and creative role in the international community, the further understanding and support of foreign policy on the part of the Japanese public at large are essential. It would be most gratifying if the Diplomatic Bluebook could help deepen public understanding of the international situation as well as of Japan's diplomatic activities.
June 1994
Koji Kakizawa
Minister of Foreign Affairs
Chapter I. The International Situation of 1993
Section 2. Major International Events
1. Regional Conflicts and Efforts Toward Peace
1-5. The U.N. Peace-keeping Operations
2-1. Strengthening of the Non-proliferation Regimes
2-2. Problems Related to the Non-proliferation Regimes
(1) Developments Toward Integration Centering on the EU
(2) The Sluggish European Economies
(3) Trends in the Former Socialist Countries including Central and Eastern Europe
(1) Progress in Regional Cooperation
Chapter II. Striving for a More Secure, Prosperous and Humane World
1. The Importance of Multilateral Cooperation
(1) Strengthening the Functions of the United Nations
(2) Trilateral Cooperation among Japan, the United States and Europe
Section 2. Toward the Construction of a New International Framework
1. Building a More Peaceful and Secure World
1-1. Ensuring Japan's Security
(1) The Japan-U.S. Security Arrangements
(2) Improvement of Japan's Defense Capability
(3) Diplomatic Efforts to Ensure International Peace and Security
1-2. Security of the Asia-Pacific Region
(1) Maintaining the Presence and Engagement of the U.S. Forces
(2) Promoting Regional Cooperation
1-3. Efforts Toward Peace and Japan's Contribution
1-4. Promoting Arms Control and Disarmament
(2) Strengthening of the Nuclear Non-proliferation Regimes
(3) Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC)
(4) The Issue of Transfer of Conventional Arms
2. Ensuring and Expanding Prosperity
2-1. Ensuring Sustainable Growth of the World Economy and Japan's Role
(2) Tackling the Unemployment Problem
(4) Moves Toward Regional Integration and Cooperation, and the Asia-Pacific Region
(1) Coping with the Problems of Developing Countries
(2) The Problems of Primary Commodities
2-3. Contributions through Official Development Assistance (ODA)
(2) Application of the Principles of the ODA Charter
(3) Formulation of the Fifth Medium-Term Target (quantitative increase and qualitative improvement)
3. Groping for a More Humane World
3-1. Promoting Introduction of Freedom, Democracy and a Market Economy
3-4. Human Rights and Humanitarian Problems
3-6. International Cultural Exchange and Cooperation
(2) Promoting International Mutual Understanding
(3) Promotion of International Cultural Cooperation
(4) Strengthening of Institutions for Promoting Cultural Exchange
3-7. Cooperation on Science and Technology
(1) The Role to be Played by Science and Technology
(2) Bilateral and Multialteral Cooperation in Science and Technology
Chapter III. Foreign Policy Implementation Structure
(1) Increase in the Number of Japanese Tourists and Protection of Japanese Abroad