The aim of the Third Japan-PIF Summit Meeting, in our view, is to discuss direction of our further cooperation in the context of changing world and based on outcome of the Second Summit. In his message, Prime Minister Koizumi, putting "people" as a key factor for sustainable development, pointed out the importance of education and, as a country that experienced serious suffering from pollution during it process of economic growth in 60's and 70'S appealed for promotion of economic development and environmental conservation in harmony, which, I believe, is a must in the Pacific Islands Countries. Prime Minister Koizumi's message in this meeting has very significant implication to PIF member countries. The World Summit on Sustainable Development held in Johannesburg, South Africa last year was an epoch-making opportunity to gather our wisdom to tackle with these challenges. In such a time, with recognition that the globalisation can not be reversed -indeed reversible trend-, we are really required to unite to confront issues such as poverty reduction and sustainable development. The globalisation has also evolved in terms of economy encouraged by factors including promotion of free trades, increasing mobility of human beings and capital across borders, and development of information and communication technologies and so on. We need to tackle with them with very firm commitments. These were symbolic incidents in globalised world, which made us recognise the significance of further co-operation to confront threats to our world. The most dramatic change to us is, I would say two tragic incidents, the September 11th simultaneous terrorist attacks in the US, and, in the region much closer to us, the Bali bombing attack which took on 12 October 2002. On the other hand, we see that the international community has drastically changed since the last Summit Meeting. We have prepared a report of all of these follow-up programs, which is included in hand-out, so please take a look at it. A number of projects, including "Pacific Intellectual Dialogue Missions", youth exchange programs, and business mission for promoting industries in PIF Islands Countries, have been implemented. I would like to say these outcomes were well-timed at the beginning of the new century.įor the last 3 years since then, our partnership has made steady progress. In addition, the "Miyazaki PALM Declaration" and "Statement of Environment in the Pacific", both adopted at the Second Summit Meeting, established comprehensive direction for our partnership covering a number of areas ranging from political and security issues, economy, and social dimensions. He also announced the "Miyazaki Initiative" to implement it. Japan, as the co-chair along with Fiji, will make an every effort for a successful PALM Summit Meeting.Īt the Second Summit Meeting held in Miyazaki, 2000, the then Prime Minister of Japan Mr Mori, the co-chair of the Meeting, launched the "Pacific Common Frontiers Initiative" whose key-words are "Youth", "Ocean", and "Future", and expressed his commitment to further active diplomatic relations with the Pacific Islands Countries. While many PIF member countries have already advised us of attendance by leaders of each government, let me take this opportunity to request your kind co-operation to ensure attendance by the head of the government level to the Summit Meeting once again. We will host the Third Japan-PIF Summit Meeting in Okinawa this coming May. Gerald Zackios, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Marshal, as well as all the distinguished delegates, Ambassadors stationed in Tokyo. First of all, I would like to extend a very cordial welcome to all guests, including Hon. On the occasion of the Preparatory Meeting for the 3rd Japan-PIF Summit Meeting, please allow me to say a few words of welcome on behalf of the Japanese Government. Iosefa Maiava, Deputy Secretary-General of the PIF Secretariat, Gerald Zackios, Minister of Foreign Affairs, of the Marshall Islands, To the Opening Session of the Preparatory Meeting Kodama, Deputy Director General of the Asian and Oceanian Affairs Bureau, MOFA, Kodama, Deputy Director General of the Asian and Oceanian Affairs Bureau, MOFA, to the Opening Session of the Preparatory Meeting for the Japan-PIF Summit Meeting Remarks by Mr. Top > Regional Affairs > Pacific > South Pacific Forum (SPF) > PALM2003 > Remarks by Mr.
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