Introduction

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.