Diplomatic Bluebook
Diplomatic Bluebook 2020
Message from the Minister for Foreign Affairs
- Opening Special Features
- CHAPTER 1 International Situation and Japan's Diplomacy in 2019
- CHAPTER 2 Japan's Foreign Policy that Takes a Panoramic Perspective of the World Map
- CHAPTER 3 Japan's Foreign Policy to Promote National and Global Interests
- CHAPTER 4 Japan's Diplomacy Open to the Public
- References
Photo Index
Contents
Preface to the Diplomatic Bluebook 2020
From Heisei to Reiwa: Ceremonies of the Accession to the Throne
TICAD7 Advancing Africa's Development through People, Technology and Innovation
Section 3 Latin America and the Caribbean
2 Regional Situations in Europe
The Pope's Visit to Japan: Carrying a Message of Peace in the First Papal Visit to Japan in 38 Years
100th Anniversary of the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between Japan and Poland and the 100th Anniversary of the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between Japan and Finland: Visit to the Two Countries by Their Imperial Highnesses Crown Prince and Crown Princess Akishino- 150th Anniversary of Friendship between Japan and Austria and the 150th Anniversary of the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between Japan and Hungary: Her Imperial Highness Princess Kako of Akishino's Visit to Austria and Hungary
3 Collaboration with European Regional Institutions, and the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM)
Section 5 Russia, Central Asia and Caucasus
Section 6 The Middle East and North Africa
Section 1 Efforts for Peace and Stability of Japan and the International Community
1 National Security Initiatives
2 Japan-U.S. Security Arrangements
- Maritime Law Enforcement Capacity Building Project for Coastal Countries of the Indian Ocean
- Toward a Free, Fair, and Secure Cyberspace
- Japan's Efforts in the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (COPUOS)
4 Disarmament and Non-proliferation and the Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy
- Initiatives Toward the Convention of the NPT Review Conference
- Footprints Left Behind by Mr. Amano as Director General of the IAEA
5 Japan's Efforts at the United Nations
Section 2 Japan's International Cooperation (Development Cooperation and Response to Global Issues)
1 Development Cooperation (ODA, etc.)
- The Achievements of Ms. Ogata Sadako: The “Five-Foot Giant”
- Responding to the Largest Postwar Humanitarian Crisis
1 Overview of Economic Diplomacy
2 Rule-Making to Bolster Free and Open Global Economic Systems
- Achievement of Target and Promotional Activities for Exporting Japanese Beef: Entering into Force of the TPP11 Agreement and Japan-EU EPA
- The “Osaka Track” and Promotion of WTO Reforms: Promoting International Rule-making on Digital Economy
3 Communicating Japan's Economic Strengths (Including the Promotion of Japanese Food Exports)
- Japanese Sake as an Asset in Diplomacy: Japanese Sake Course for Diplomats
- Harnessing the Power of “Working Together” to Dispel Harmful Rumors
4 Promoting Resource Diplomacy along with Foreign Direct Investment in Japan
Section 4 Efforts to Promote Understanding and Trust in Japan
Section 1 Japanese Society and People Deepening Their Ties with the World
1 Linking the Vibrancy of Foreign Nationals to the Growth of Japan
2 Japanese Taking Active Roles in the International Community
- Voices of People Who Have Been Supporting the United Nations' Activities - Toward a peaceful world with zero hunger
- Voices of People Who Have Been Supporting the United Nations' Activities - Procurement authority and responsibility
- Bringing Clean Water to More People by Utilizing the “Grant Assistance for Japanese NGO Projects”
Section 2 Supporting Japanese Nationals Overseas
1 Risks and Safety of Japanese Nationals Overseas
2 Consular Service and Assistance for Japanese Living Overseas
3 Cooperation with Emigrants and Japanese Descendants (Nikkei)
Section 3 Diplomacy with the Support of the Public
1 Proactive Communications to the Public
