ACCESSION NUMBER:331713
FILE ID:EPF503
DATE:03/11/94
TITLE:U.S.-JAPAN SECURITY ALLIANCE SEEN STRONGER IN POST-COLD WAR ERA (03/11/94)
TEXT:*94031103.EPF
*EPF503 03/11/94
U.S.-JAPAN SECURITY ALLIANCE SEEN STRONGER IN POST-COLD WAR ERA
(Text: Joint Announcement in Tokyo on March 11, 1994) (760)
Tokyo -- The United States and Japan March 11 affirmed that their security
alliance "has grown stronger and has increased in importance in the
post-Cold War period."
In a joint announcement following their first Security Consultative
1ommittee meeting under the new format in Tokyo, the two sides said that
the Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security between Japan and the United
States of America, which has been "the basis of the bilateral security
relationship for almost 35 years, remains vital to the maintenance of peace
and stability in the Asia-Pacific region."
Following is the official text:
(begin text)
Joint Announcement
U.S.-Japan Security Consultative Committee
Tokyo
March 11, 1994
1. The Governments of the United States and Japan held their first Security
Consultative Committee meeting under the new format in Tokyo on March 11,
1994. Representing the United States were Secretary of State Warren
Christopher and Under Secretary of Defense Frank G. Wisner. Representing
Japan were Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs Tsutomu
Hata and Director General of the Defense Agency Kazuo Aichi.
2. The two sides affirmed that the U.S.-Japan alliance has grown stronger
and has increased in importance in the post-Cold War period. The Treaty of
Mutual Cooperation and Security between Japan and the United States of
America, the basis of the bilateral security relationship for almost 35
years, remains vital to the maintenance of peace and stability in the
Asia-Pacific region.
The two sides noted that the Security Treaty also constitutes the foundation
of our political partnership, which is pivotal to peace and stability in
the world.
The vigorous partnership between the United States and Japan, based on
strong bilateral security ties, is also an essential element of an emerging
Pacific community.
3. The United States reiterated its commitment to maintaining a strong,
forward-deployed military presence in Japan and the Asia-Pacific region.
The U.S. also expressed appreciation for Japan's high-level host nation
support, for the provision of facilities and areas for use by U.S. forces
in Japan, and for the hospitality of host communities. These are valuable
contributions to the effective forward deployment of U.S. forces and
thereby to our mutual security. The two sides confirmed the importance of
Japan continuing such host nation support, and agreed to start
consultations on this in the coming months, taking into consideration that
the current Special Measures Agreement is to expire at the end of March
1996.
The continued harmonious use of facilities and areas by U.S. forces in Japan
is indispensable to deterrence and the readiness of U.S. forces in Japan.
At the same time, the understanding and cooperation of host communities are
essential to the smooth and effective operation of the Security Treaty.
Both sides are determined to continue their cooperation on issues related
to facilities and areas provided to U.S. forces. In this context, the two
sides pledged to continue their efforts for consolidation and realignment
of facilities and areas, particularly in Okinawa, consistent with the
purposes of the Security Treaty and U.S. operational requirements.
4. The two sides stressed the importance of interoperability and
complementary defense cooperation. They also noted that cooperation in
acquisition and defense technology exchange has contributed to the
effective operation of the security arrangements and enhancement of mutual
security. In this connection, the two sides stressed the importance of
expanding the two-way flow of defense technology.
5. The stability of the Korean Peninsula is of vital interest to both the
United States and Japan. The two countries have worked closely together on
1he North Korean nuclear issue. The two sides reaffirmed that a diplomatic
solution is the best means of resolving the issue. They insist on North
Korea's full compliance with all of its international commitments,
including the Non-proliferation Treaty.
The two sides endorsed efforts to enhance regional political and security
dialogues and welcomed the convening of the ASEAN regional forum. They
noted the need to increase the transparency of defense plans and
expenditures among the nations of the Asia-Pacific region in order to
enhance their shared sense of security.
6. The two sides emphasized that the proliferation of weapons of mass
destruction and missiles poses a serious challenge to our mutual security
and that it is important to counter such threats. The United States and
Japan continue to discuss Theater Missile Defense in bilateral security
consultations.
(end official text)
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