Diplomatic Bluebook
Diplomatic Bluebook 2021
Message from the Minister for Foreign Affairs
- Opening Special Features Responses to the Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)
- CHAPTER 1 International Situation in 2020 and Outlook for Japan's Diplomacy
- CHAPTER 2 Japan's Foreign Policy by Region
- CHAPTER 3 Japan's Economic Diplomacy to Promote National and Global Interests
- CHAPTER 4 Japan Strengthening Its Presence in the International Community
- CHAPTER 5 Japan's Diplomacy Open to the Public
- References
Photo Index
Contents
Preface to the Diplomatic Bluebook 2021
1 Outbreak and Spread of COVID-19 and Impact on the International Community
2 Initiatives of the Government of Japan, including the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Section 1 Promotion of a “Free and Open Indo-Pacific (FOIP)”
Section 4 Latin America and the Caribbean
2 Regional Situations in Europe
3 Collaboration with European Regional Institutions, and the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM)
Section 6 Russia, Central Asia and Caucasus
Section 7 The Middle East and North Africa
2 Situation in the Middle East
3 The Situation in North Africa (Egypt, Libya, Tunisia, Morocco and Algeria)
Section 1 Promotion of Rule-Making to Bolster Free and Open Global Economic Systems
1 Overview of Economic Diplomacy
2 Promotion of Economic Partnerships
Section 2 Leading Discussions at International Conferences
Section 4 Promoting Resource Diplomacy along with Foreign Direct Investment in Japan
1 Securing a Stable Supply of Energy and Mineral Resources at Reasonable Prices
3 Fisheries (Whaling and Tuna, etc.)
4 Foreign Direct Investment in Japan
5 The Road to 2025 World Expo Osaka (Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan)
Section 1 Japan Strengthening Its Presence in the International Community
Section 2 Efforts for Peace and Stability of Japan and the International Community
1 National Security Initiatives
2 Japan-U.S. Security Arrangements
Sixtieth Anniversary of the Signing and Entering into Force of the Japan-U.S. Security Treaty
Project to Promote Exchanges and Enhance Mutual Understanding between Japan and the United States
- Learning for Empathy – Creating a Peaceful and Sustainable Society Underpinned by Empathy
- Establishment of the Economic Security Policy Division
4 Disarmament and Non-proliferation and the Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy
5 Japan's Efforts at the United Nations
6 The Rule of Law in the International Community
- Participation in the Support Program for Internships at International Courts and other International Organizations
- Establishment of the “Economic Dispute Settlement Division”
Section 3 Japan's International Cooperation (Development Cooperation and Response to Global Issues)
Section 4 Efforts to Promote Understanding and Trust in Japan
Section 1 Japanese Society and People Deepening Their Ties with the World
1 Japan's Growth and Acceptance of Foreign Nationals
2 Japanese Taking Active Roles in the International Community
- Voices of People Who Have Been Supporting the United Nations' Activities - Promoting Global Innovation Through the Spread of Intellectual Property Systems and Services
- Voices of People Who Have Been Supporting the United Nationsʼ Activities - Refl ecting on 2020, the Year of the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Toward Sustainable School Library Administration
- Toward the Widespread Adoption of Organic Farming in Rural Areas in Nepal
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
- Online Domestic Public Relations Initiatives under the Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Pandemic
