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UNCLAS TOKYO 005558 
 
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SUBJECT: JAPANESE QUESTIONS REGARDING THE GLOBAL INITIATIVE 
TO COMBAT NUCLEAR TERRORISM KEY DOCUMENTS, PREPARATION FOR 
INITIAL MEETING IN OCTOBER 
 
REF: SECSTATE 155988 
 
¶1.  This is an action message.  See para 5. 
 
¶2.  SUMMARY:  Russian Embassy Political Officer Sergey I. 
Kuznetsov and U.S. Embassy Science and Technical Affairs 
Officer Ayanna Hobbs met with  Japanese counterparts at MOFA 
on 25 September.  Using the three briefing documents (reftel) 
officers explained  the points, and using a timeline, 
highlighted the important dates, including the date change of 
the initial meeting. Japan raised numerous questions 
regarding the Initiative.  END SUMMARY. 
 
 
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MOFA's Comments 
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¶3.  Japan welcomed the Initiative and stated its continued 
support in the fight against terrorism.  They added that the 
same people working on the Initiative are also responsible 
for ratifying the Nuclear Terrorism Convention. Therefore 
Japan may not be able to provide a response by 29 September. 
MOFA plans to have interagency discussions on GI starting 26 
September. Japan reiterated that if it is unable to provide 
comments by 29 September, it does not mean Japan does not 
support the initiative. 
 
¶4.  MOFA's International Nuclear Energy Cooperation Division 
Principal Deputy Director Zentaro Naganuma conveyed a message 
that Japan is currently undertaking legal checks and measures 
to ratify the Nuclear Terrorism Convention. Japanese Embassy 
officials in the U.S. and Russia will be in contact with 
their counterparts for further discussion. Japan welcomes 
cooperation from the U.S. and Russia on this matter. 
 
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MOFA's Questions 
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¶5.  In general, Japan's questions centered around the 
Explanatory Notes to Statement of Principles and the Terms of 
Reference for Implementation and Assessment.  Their main 
concerns were on member participation, financial obligations 
and procedures for carrying out training exercises and/or 
workshops. 
 
¶A.  What kind of representation is expected from other 
initial partner nations? What will be the level of 
participation from each partner nation?  (NOTE: For example, 
other government entities, specialists, 
scientists/technicians, law enforcement) 
 
¶B.  Will inclusion/membership be limited to IAEA countries or 
will the offer be open to others? 
 
¶C.  What distinction will be made between initial partner 
nations and those countries which join after the Statement of 
Principles has been endorsed? 
 
¶D.  What are the reactions or responses to this Initiative 
from other countries?  (NOTE: China was specifically 
mentioned). 
 
¶E.  As Morocco is hosting the event, will Morocco become a 
partner nation or only act an observer at the initial 
meeting? If Morocco does becomes a partner, Japan needs a 
statement to issue to the press, which explains the criteria 
or requirements for becoming a partner nation and a 
justification for Morocco's inclusion. 
 
¶F.  Under the second document entitled Explanatory Notes to 
Statement of Principles referring to the subsection titled, 
Activities, what is the difference between regular host 
Global Initiative workshops and host Global Initiative 
workshops, if any?  In objectives 3, 4, 7, 8 regular is 
mentioned.  In objectives 1, 2, 5, 6 it is not. 
 
¶G.  Under the second document entitled Explanatory Notes to 
Statement of Principles, referring to the subsection titled, 
Authorities, what is the meaning of meets or exceeds legal 
requirements?  Japan is unclear of the meaning because the 
Nuclear Terrorism Convention has not been ratified. 
 
¶H.   Will the training exercises mentioned in the Explanatory 
Notes to Statement of Principles be similar to other 
international cooperative training, such as PSI?  Who will 
fund the exercises? Will there be a joint or special fund? 
If so, what are the plans for fund creation? Will there be 
 
 
any expected financial obligations from the initial partner 
nations? 
 
¶I.  Under the third document entitled Terms of Reference for 
Implementation and Assessment referring to the subsection 
titled Responsibilities of Initiative Participants, statement 
number 3, what is meant by ensure adequate provision of 
resources?  Japan understands that contributions are 
voluntary. However do resources mean financial resources? If 
so, how much will each member be assessed?  If resources are 
not financial obligations,  provide concrete information on 
the kind of resources expected and/or anticipated. 
 
¶J. Will the Terms of Reference for Implementation and 
Assessment become a legally-binding document? 
 
¶K. Please advise on briefing format for the 31 October 
presentation given by expert-level I+G*le)2Qon physical 
protection or its international role in combating terrorism? 
Should Japan's announcement include any financial 
commitments? If so, what amount? 
 
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Participants 
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¶6.  Japanese participants included three members from MOFA's 
International Nuclear Energy Cooperation Division: 
 
Principal Deputy Director Zentaro Naganuma 
Deputy Director Takayuki Kitagawa 
Officer Toshio Kaneko 
 
¶7.  Other participants included: 
 
Russian Embassy Political Officer Sergey I. Kuznetsov 
American Embassy Science and Technical Affairs Officer Ayanna 
Hobbs 
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