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Diplomatic Bluebook 2004

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Message from the Minister for Foreign Affairs

CHAPTER 1. OVERVIEW: THE INTERNATIONAL SITUATION AND JAPANESE DIPLOMACY IN 2003

A. OVERVIEW

  1. The International Situation in 2003
  2. Developments in Japan's Diplomacy in 2003

B. ISSUES SURROUNDING IRAQ

  1. Developments up to 2002
  2. Developments in 2003
    TOPIC:
    The Achievements of Ambassador Katsuhiko Oku and First Secretary Masamori Inoue

C. ISSUES SURROUNDING NORTH KOREA

  1. Japan's Basic Policy concerning North Korea
  2. Nuclear Issue
  3. Abduction Issue

D. PROMOTION OF ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENTS (EPAs) AND FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS (FTAs)

CHAPTER 2. REGIONAL DIPLOMACY

A. ASIA AND THE PACIFIC

  1. Korean Peninsula
  2. China, Its Neighboring Countries and Regions, and Mongolia
  3. Southeast Asia
  4. South Asia
  5. Oceania
  6. Regional Cooperation

B. NORTH AMERICA

  1. United States
  2. Canada

C. LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN

D. EUROPE

E. THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION, CENTRAL ASIA AND THE CAUCASUS

F. THE MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA

G. AFRICA

TOPIC:
Asia-Africa Cooperation

CHAPTER 3. JAPAN'S FOREIGN POLICY IN MAJOR DIPLOMATIC FIELDS

A. EFFORTS AIMED AT PEACE AND STABILITY IN THE INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY

  1. Japan-US Security Arrangements
  2. Emergency Legislation
    TOPIC:
    What are the Geneva Conventions?
  3. Counter-terrorism
    COLUMN:
    Participating in Cooperation and Support Activities based on the Anti-Terrorism Special Measures Law
  4. Regional Security
  5. United Nations
  6. Comprehensive Approach to Conflicts
  7. Arms Control, Disarmament and Non-Proliferation
    TOPIC:
    Cooperation Program for the Dismantlement of Decommissioned Nuclear Submarines in the Russian Far East: "Star of Hope"
    TOPIC:
    What are MANPADS (Man-Portable Air Defense Systems)?

B. EFFORTS AIMED AT REALIZING PROSPERITY IN THE INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY

  1. Strengthening the Multilateral Trading System
  2. Active Participation in the Creation of Basic Rules in the International Economy
  3. Strengthening Economic Security
    Topic:
    Is It Okay to Eat Whale Meat?
  4. Promoting Investment into Japan and Regulatory Reform
  5. International Science and Technology Cooperation

C. EFFORTS TO TACKLE VARIOUS GLOBAL ISSUES TO PROMOTE HUMAN SECURITY

  1. Promotion of Human Security
  2. Controlling Infectious Diseases
  3. Sustainable Development and Global Environmental Issues
    COLUMN:
    Participating in the Children's World Water Forum
  4. Transnational Organized Crime and Illicit Drugs
  5. Human Rights

D. OFFICIAL DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE (ODA)

E. OVERSEAS PUBLIC RELATIONS AND CULTURAL EXCHANGE

COLUMN:
ASEAN-Japan Exchange Starts from Now
TOPIC:
What is EXPO 2005?
COLUMN:
As a "True" Bridge between Different Cultures
COLUMN:
Promoting Dialogue in South Eastern Europe

F. EFFORTS TOWARD INTERNATIONAL RULE-MAKING

CHAPTER 4. WIDENING DIPLOMACY

A. DIVERSIFICATION OF DIPLOMATIC BODIES

  1. The Success of Japanese NGOs
    COLUMN:
    Emergency Assistance Giving Consideration to the Various Aspects of Damaged Areas
  2. Japanese Staff Active in International Organizations
    COLUMN:
    Japanese Staff Active in International Organizations
    Staff at the Iraq office of World Food Programme (WFP)
  3. Coordination with Opinion Leaders of Various Sectors
  4. Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers (JOCV) and Senior Overseas Volunteers

B. DOMESTIC PUBLIC OPINION AND DOMESTIC PUBLIC RELATIONS

CHAPTER 5. ASSISTANCE FOR JAPANESE NATIONALS AND COMPANIES OVERSEAS

A. SAFETY MEASURES AND CONSULAR AND MIGRATION SERVICES FOR JAPANESE NATIONALS OVERSEA

COLUMN:
Dealing with the SARS Crisis
Consular Services in Guangzhou, China
TOPIC:
"Human Shields" in Iraq and the Principle of Personal Responsibility
The View of an Embassy Staff Member
TOPIC:
What is a Biometric Passport?
TOPIC:
Developing Overseas Voting

B. ASSISTANCE FOR JAPANESE COMPANIES

TOPIC:
Are the Contact Points for Support of Japanese Companies Useful?

CHAPTER 6. STRUCTURE SUPPORTING JAPAN'S DIPLOMACY

A. REFORM OF THE MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS

B. JAPAN'S DIPLOMATIC STRUCTURE

Major International Events

VIP Visits

INDEX AND ABBREVIATIONS

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