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Prime Minister Opens the Diet, Meets President Clinton Japan Information and Culture Center, EMBASSY OF JAPAN PRIME MINISTER OPENS THE DIET, MEETS PRESIDENT CLINTON Prime Minister Keizo Obuchi opened the 145th session of the Diet on Jan. 19, with a comprehensive address on the state of P the nation and where it should be going in the future. While acknowledging the current economic problems, the Prime Minister said, I vow to you here and now, that I am resolved to boldly push through the creation of the bridges which will bring us into the rapidly approaching 21st Century. The Prime Minister promised deregulation and decentralization, widespread reforms in the financial and tax systems, restructuring of the social-safety net, continued environmental preservation and other measures that will FEB. 1999 build a nation meritorious of the worlds respect. On security 2 matters, he called for enactment of the Guidelines for Japan-U.S. CONTENTS Defense Cooperation at the earliest date possible, stable relations with Russia and China and to actively contribute to recovery in Highlights of the address the Asian recession-plagued economies. On Feb. 9, Mr. Obuchi met Five policy bridges to the next century are laid out for the Third Reform. 2 with President Clinton in Amman, Jordan, where both were attending the funeral of King Hussein. The two leaders discussed the Mideast Koumura to Korea The Foreign Minister follows up on the peace process, bilateral relations, and an expected visit to the two nations Joint Declaration. 2 United States this year by the Japanese Prime Minister. Mr. Obuchi, Paying respect to King who traveled to Jordan with Their Imperial Highnesses Crown Prince Hussein Naruhito and Crown Princess Masako, also met with dozens of other The Crown Prince, Princess and Prime Minister travel to Jordan to salute a world leaders. great friend; meeting with Clinton. 3 (see page 2) Science Watch Electronic tolls will reduce congestion nationwide; combating allergies. 4 Viewpoint The Diet needs new rules to allow for more policy initiatives. 5 Trends in Japan Airline deregulation is a hit with customers; services soar. 6 Beyond Differences Part of the tea ceremonys allure is that it is imperfect and incomplete. 7 NHK Symphony Orchestra The world renowned orchestra to make a five-city tour of the U.S. 8 Russian Foreign Minister Igor Ivanov, right, shakes hands with his Japanese counterpart Masahiko Koumura prior to their meeting at a Foreign Ministry annex in Tokyo on Feb. 21. Ivanov arrived in Tokyo on a four-day visit in an effort to resolve the territorial issue between Russia and Japan. (AP Photo/Shizuo Kambayashi) KOUMURA TO KOREA Minister for Foreign Affairs Masahiko Koumura traveled to the Republic of Korea on Feb. 10, at the invitation of Foreign Minister Hong Soon HIGHLIGHTS OF THE Young. The visit constitutes part of ongoing DIET ADDRESS efforts to further strengthen consultation and dialogue between the two nations, at the level of Heads of Government and Ministers, as called for in the Joint Declaration issued In his speech to the opening session of the during the visit to Japan of President Kim Dae 145th session of the Diet, in which he Jung, of the Republic of Korea, last October. spelled out his views on the major issues The two sides are working to further develop I facing the nation in the final year of the the Japan-Republic of Korea partnership 20th century, the Prime Minister said that toward the 21st century. Foreign Minister on the eve of the new millennium, Japan faces Koumura also paid a call on President Kim. economic difficulties. His government is committed The visit covered a range of bilateral issues as to overcoming them, he said, in order to pass on well as policies toward North Korea, its to the next generation a beautiful country peopled nuclear weapons ambitions and the danger it by a citizenry with a bold and noble character. poses to the region through its missile- The time has come, he said, to break from development programs. the pessimism which pervades our society and for us to be firm in our resolve and move forward, fortified by a spirit of constructive optimism. The goal, he said, is to create a society fortified by and decentralization must be promoted, and the such a disposition, and in so doing, I have no respective roles of the public and private sectors, doubt that this Japan which we love so dearly will be reviewed. Indeed, the realization of a smaller, be able to overcome the difficulties before us. more streamlined government is of utmost Japan, the Prime Minister said, is in the importance, he said. I am confident, he midst of a Third Reform, following the Meiji continued, that real economic growth will come Restoration and the Post-War era. Now, he said, as about in 1999. Our nation stands firmly on a our very values diversify and the world undergoes foundation which, by international standards, is great transformation, the system and decision- extremely sound, sustained by great foreign assets making processes which once allowed us to and individual savings, a powerful manufacturing effectively manage our country are now pulling us sector supported by advanced technologies and a down as shackles. diligent populous. The Prime Minister said he will establish A BRIDGE TO SAFETY: In promoting reforms in as soon as possible a council of learned individuals the social-safety net, the Prime Minister said a top to seek the path to an ideal nation for the 21st priority must go to the aging population issue. With century. He outlined his vision in terms of five life expectancy now in the 80s, such an bridges. environment must be created where the elderly can live active lives. Structural reforms are BRIDGE TO THE WORLD: In the quest to assure needed in social programs, including the pension, national security and prosperity, he said, Japan health, and nursing systems. The falling birth rate must carry out responsibilities commensurate with is a challenge, he said, and we need to create an its position thereon. Japans top priorities, he environment in which our people can hold dear the said, should be to enact the Japan-U.S. defense dream of raising children and of having a family. guidelines, build stable relations with Russia The Fundamental Law Designed to Promote a and China, coordinate closely with the U.S. on Gender-Equal Society will be submitted to this the Korean Peninsula, and actively contribute to session of the Diet, he said, and will provide stabilizing the currencies and economies of Asia. momentum toward the goal of gender-equality. BRIDGE TO PROSPERITY: To pull the country A BRIDGE TO SECURITY: In ensuring human out of recession, the Prime Minister said Japan security in a society of mass production and mass JAPAN must focus on the revitalization of our financial consumption, it is necessary to preserve the NOW system. He noted the bold measures already environment, he said. I intend to address global taken to address the credit crunch. Tax reform is environment issues, to promote increased energy 2 needed to expand domestic demand and enhance efficiency and further develop nuclearenergy international competitiveness through tax cuts for utilization and new sources of energy and promote both individuals and corporations. Deregulation their use, and to strive for creation of recycling PRIME MINISTER OBUCHIS STATEMENT ON THE DEMISE OF KING HUSSEIN. systems which can process specific needs. Japan Upon learning the passing of His Majesty will lead the way in creating a society which King Hussein bin Talal of the Hashemite respects nature and preserves natural resources in Kingdom of Jordan, I should like to extend to order to defend our irreplaceable earth. Other the members of the Royal Family and the priorities are disaster prevention and crisis people of the Kingdom, my most sincere management, dealing with high-tech crime, sympathy and condolences, on behalf of the organized crime and transnational narcotics trade, Government and the people of Japan. he said. We highly appreciate the late Kings I will take measures beginning with the great contribution to the Kingdoms current introduction of information-gathering satellites in prosperity and to the stability in the Middle order to collect, analyze, and transmit information East since he succeeded the throne in 1953. which can be of use in ensuring our national We are deeply saddened by the demise of security and in managing crises. King Hussein, especially because His Majesty visited Japan four times in his life, and he has A BRIDGE TO THE FUTURE: Science and been known as a great friend of Japan. technology, information technologies, educational We sincerely hope that the soul of King reform and the ability to compete globally, lifestyle Hussein will rest in peace, and that the improvement, comprehensive national development people of Jordan will overcome this sorrow. plans, such as moving some capital functions It is also our hope that the people of Jordan outside of Tokyo to reduce congestion, advances in will continue to uphold the ideals of the late the agriculture, forestry and fishery industries, King by pursuing further developments of the preservation of national lands and the environment, Kingdom and making further efforts for peace continuity of regional cultures and numerous in the world, particularly for a lasting peace elements go into building the bridge to the future, in the Middle East. he said. Standing at the helm of national policy in I firmly believe that the existing this period of great transition, I will devote my friendship between our two countries will utmost to achieving responsible politics. further flourish under the competent guidance of the new King. CROWN PRINCE, Minister met with President Clinton, President PRINCESS, PRIME Jacques Chirac of France, Britains Prime Minister Tony Blair, Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder of the MINISTER PAY RESPECTS Federal Republic of Germany, Prime Minister Benyamin Netanyahu of Israel, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Abdullah of Saudi Arabia, President Hosni Mubarak of Egypt, U.N.
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