Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)
March 2022 - Japan Special Weapons News
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- Japan to Again Describe Southern Kurils as Occupied Areas in Diplomatic Bluebook - Reports Sputnik 31 Mar 2022 -- The Japanese government will again describe the Southern Kuril islands, known in Japan as the Northern Territories, as an inherent part of the country claimed to be illegally occupied by Russia, in its Diplomatic Bluebook, the Kyodo news agency reported on Thursday.
- Iranian Navy Joins France, Other Countries in Joint Maritime Drills Off Indian Coast Sputnik 30 Mar 2022 -- Jointly led by India and France, the IONS comprises 24 countries, including Iran, Pakistan, Australia and Indonesia. Eight countries - among them China, Russia, and Japan - have observer status.
- Statement by the G7 Global Partnership Against the Spread of Weapons and Materials of Mass Destruction on Ukraine Germany Federal Foreign Office 29 Mar 2022 -- Germany is making this statement on behalf of the Global Partnership Against the Spread of Weapons and Materials of Mass Destruction.* For twenty years the G7-led Global Partnership has worked towards reducing the threat of proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and preventing terrorists and those that harbour them from acquiring such weapons and related materials, equipment or technology.
- Statement by National Security Council Spokesperson Emily Horne on Quad Senior Cyber Group Meeting The White House 25 Mar 2022
- G7 Foreign Ministers' Statement on the DPRK's Launch of an Intercontinental Ballistic Missile US Dept. of State 25 Mar 2022 -- The text of the following statement was released by the G7 foreign ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America, and the High Representative of the European Union.
- Special Representative for the DPRK Kim's Calls with Republic of Korea (ROK) Special Representative Noh and Japanese Director General Funakoshi US Dept. of State 25 Mar 2022
- Secretary Blinken's Call with Japanese Foreign Minister Hayashi US Dept. of State 24 Mar 2022
- Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Phone Call With Japan Minister of Defense Kishi Nobuo DoD 24 Mar 2022
- Japan nudges ASEAN chair Cambodia on South China Sea Radio Free Asia 23 Mar 2022 -- Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida visited Cambodia at the weekend to lobby for regional solutions to the South China Sea disputes, potentially diluting Beijing's influence in Phnom Penh.
- 'Taiwan is not Japan's business.' Chinese FM protests Abe's call with Tsai Ing-wen Global Times 23 Mar 2022 -- Some politicians in Japan are openly colluding with Taiwan secessionists and pointing fingers at the Taiwan question, which China is firmly opposed to and strongly dissatisfied with, Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday, noting that China has lodged solemn representations with Japan after former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe and Taiwan regional leader Tsai Ing-wen spoke on Tuesday.
- Japan Protests Russia's Decision to Quit World War Two Peace Talks VOA 22 Mar 2022 -- Japan is protesting Russia's decision to break off negotiations formally ending nearly eight decades of lingering hostilities from World War II because of Tokyo's response over Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
- Japan Chides Russia For Withdrawing From Treaty Talks Over Tokyo's Stance On Ukraine RFE/RL 22 Mar 2022 -- Japan has slammed Russia for its decision to withdraw from negotiations aimed at signing a formal World War II peace treaty because of Tokyo's tough stance against Moscow's military action in Ukraine.
- Russia Poised to Make Kuril Islands Preferential Tax Zone, Invites Japanese Investors Sputnik 22 Mar 2022 -- Russian Deputy Prime Minister and Presidential Envoy to the Far Eastern Federal District, Yury Trutnev, said on Tuesday that the preferential tax zone in the Kuril Islands will be preserved and all investors, including those from Japan, are welcome.
- Japanese PM Blasts Russia's 'Absolutely Unjustified' Decision to Withdraw From Peace Treaty Dialogue Sputnik 22 Mar 2022 -- Russia's decision to withdraw from dialogue with Japan on a peace treaty is unacceptable, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said, during hearings in the country's upper house of parliament.
- Japan calls for fair elections in Cambodia after years of crackdowns Radio Free Asia 21 Mar 2022 -- The government of Japan has urged Cambodia to hold fair and free elections following five years of brutal crackdowns on political opponents and parties that dare challenge Prime Minister Hun Sen's ruling Cambodian People's Party (CPP).
- Foreign Ministry statement on measures in response to the decisions of the Government of Japan Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 21 Mar 2022
- Russia Breaks Off WWII Peace Talks Over Japan's Stance On Ukraine Invasion RFE/RL 21 Mar 2022 -- Russia said it was withdrawing from negotiations with Japan aimed at signing a formal World War II peace treaty because of Tokyo's tough stance against Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.
- Russia Refuses to Discuss Peace Treaty With Japan Sputnik 21 Mar 2022 -- Russia is refusing to continue negotiations on peace treaty with Japan over Tokyo's sanctions against Moscow, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Monday.
- Japan Wants India to 'Cooperate Further' on Ukraine Crisis, Announces $42 Billion in Investments Sputnik 20 Mar 2022 -- Japan has imposed economic sanctions against more than 70 Russian individuals, banks, and other entities over Moscow's military operation in Ukraine. Tokyo has said that it will coordinate its response with its G7 allies. India, on the other hand, has maintained neutrality in the conflict, even stepping up its crude purchases from Moscow.
- Japan Urges India To Take Tougher Stand Against Russia RFE/RL 19 Mar 2022 -- Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has pressed Indian leader Narendra Modi to take a tougher stand against Russia's invasion of Ukraine, saying it had shaken the "foundation of international order" and required a clear response.
- More Assertive Japan Stands Up to Russia Over Ukraine VOA 18 Mar 2022 -- Pallets loaded onto the Japanese Self-Defense Force cargo aircraft this month contained bulletproof vests, helmets, and other nonlethal military equipment - much different from the shoulder-fired missiles, drones, and other weapons many Western countries have sent to Ukrainians fighting Russia's invasion.
- U.S., Japan, Australia Conduct Trilateral Naval Training in South China Sea US Navy 17 Mar 2022 -- The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Momsen (DDG 92) joined the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) and the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) in the South China Sea for multinational training which concluded March 15.
- U.S. Departments of Treasury and Justice Launch Multilateral Russian Oligarch Task Force US Treasury 16 Mar 2022 -- Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen and Attorney General Merrick B. Garland today met virtually with representatives from Australia, Canada, Germany, France, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the European Commission, to launch the Russian Elites, Proxies, and Oligarchs (REPO) multilateral task force. The task force was first announced by leaders on February 26.
- U.S. Departments of Justice and Treasury Launch Multilateral Russian Oligarch Task Force US Dept. of Justice 16 Mar 2022 -- Attorney General Merrick B. Garland and Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen today met virtually with representatives from Australia, Canada, Germany, France, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the European Commission, to launch the Russian Elites, Proxies, and Oligarchs (REPO) multilateral task force. The task force was first announced by leaders on Feb. 26.
- Special Representative for the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) Kim's Trilateral Call with Republic of Korea (ROK) Special Representative Noh and Japan Director General Funakoshi US Dept. of State 14 Mar 2022
- U.S., JMSDF Conduct First Training Torpedo Exercise in Japanese Waters US Navy 11 Mar 2022 -- Aircrews from the "Saberhawks" of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 77, the "Warlords" of HSM 51, and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) "Mighty 59" of Air Development Squadron (VX) 51 conducted anti-submarine warfare (ASW) torpedo training in Tokyo Bay, March 8-10.
- Deputy Secretary Sherman's Call with Japanese Vice Foreign Minister Mori and Republic of Korea First Vice Foreign Minister Choi US Dept. of State 11 Mar 2022
- Exercise Dharma Guardian-2022 Culminates at Belgaum (Karnataka) India PIB 10 Mar 2022 -- Ex DHARMA GUARDIAN-2022, an annual exercise between Indian Army and Japanese Ground Self Defence Force which commenced on 27 February 2022 at Foreign Training Node, Belgaum successfully culminated on 10 March 2022 after twelve days of intense joint military training, providing an unique opportunity of achieving synergy between Armed Forces of both the Nations which is focused towards strengthening the timeless bonds of India - Japan friendship
- Tokyo Freezes Assets of Russians, Clarifying Once Ambiguous Relations With Moscow VOA 09 Mar 2022 -- Japan announced Tuesday a new round of sanctions on Russia since its invasion of Ukraine, signaling a shift from its gentler and more ambiguous response to Moscow's seizure of Crimea in 2014.
- Japan Sends Bulletproof Vests, Other Equipment to Help Ukraine, Reports Say Sputnik 09 Mar 2022 -- Japan on Wednesday night sent bulletproof vests, helmets, warm clothes, tents and other equipment owned by the Japan Self-defence Forces to assist Ukraine, media reported.
- Special Representative for the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) Kim's Calls with Republic of Korea (ROK) Special Representative Noh and Japanese Director General Funakoshi US Dept. of State 07 Mar 2022
- G7 Foreign Ministers' Statement on Russia and Ukraine US Dept. of State 04 Mar 2022 -- The text of the following statement was released by the G7 foreign ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America, and the High Representative of the European Union.
- U.S. Navy and JMSDF Join Forces for Bilateral Advanced Warfare Training 2022 US Navy 03 Mar 2022 -- Units and personnel from the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) conclude Bilateral Advanced Warfare Training (BAWT) exercise March 4.
- Joint Readout of Quad Leaders Call The White House 03 Mar 2022
- PM participates in virtual summit of Quad leaders India PIB 03 Mar 2022 -- Prime Minister participated today at a virtual summit of Quad leaders, along with US President Joe Biden, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida
- Japanese Prime Minister Rejects Idea of Sharing US Nuclear Weapons Under NATO Sputnik 02 Mar 2022 -- Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has dismissed the possibility of US nuclear sharing as contrary to the country's non-nuclear principles.
- Japanese DM refutes ex-PM Abe's nuclear weapons sharing idea People's Daily 02 Mar 2022 -- Japanese Defense Minister Nobuo Kishi on Tuesday refuted former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's controversial notion that Japan should discuss the possibility of a nuclear sharing arrangement with the United States amid Russia's military operation in Ukraine.
- Hosting U.S. nuclear weapons "completely unacceptable": Japan's PM People's Daily 01 Mar 2022 -- Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Monday said it is completely "unacceptable" for Japan to make a nuclear sharing deal with the United States, spurning the notion of Japan hosting U.S. nuclear weapons.
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