CONSULATE GENERAL OF JAPAN

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DETROIT, MICHIGAN  48243

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September 19, 2001

 

 

 

 

Dear Recipient:

 

            The government and people of Japan have been profoundly shocked by the despicable terrorist attacks upon the United States.  We deeply mourn for the victims and express our heartfelt condolences and sympathy to their families and friends.

 

            Our government stands shoulder-to-shoulder with the Government of the United States in its outrage over these barbaric attacks and in its determination to do whatever possible to rid the world of the scourge of terrorism.

 

            In this connection, Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi has announced today a three-point basic policy, as well as a seven-point plan of immediate measures that Japan will take to support U.S. efforts to combat terrorism.  I have attached a translation of this program for your reference.

 

            Today, Prime Minister Koizumi conveyed to the U.S. Ambassador to Japan, H.E. James Baker, that the Japanese Government will donate $10 million to emergency relief funds.  This donation was made out of sympathy to the victims at large, and in particular, respect for the policemen, firefighters and other emergency personnel who lost their lives.

 

            Also, on September 23^rd, the Government of Japan and the Japan-America Society will co-host a large assembly in Tokyo to mourn and express condolences and sympathy of the Japanese people for the victims of the terrorist attacks and all Americans.

 

                                                                                    Sincerely,

                                                                                    Makoto Ito

                                                                                    Consul General of Japan

 

 

 

 

 

September 19, 2001

 

Japan’s Measures in Response to the Simultaneous

Terrorist Attacks in the United States

 

(The following is a provisional translation of the measures announced by Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi at a press conference at 7:34 pm (Japan Time) on September 19)

 

1.         Basic Policy

 

(1)      Japan will actively engage itself in the fight against terrorism, which it regards as Japan’s

        own security issue.

(2)      Japan strongly supports the United States, its ally, and will act in concert with the United
States and other countries around the world.

(3)      Japan will take concrete and effective measures, which will clearly demonstrate its firm determination.  These measures will be implemented in a swift and comprehensive manner.

 

 

2.         Immediate Measures

 

(1)      The Government of Japan (GOJ) will promptly take measures necessary for dispatching the

Self-Defense Forces (SDF) for providing support, including medical services, transportation and supply, to the US forces and others taking measures related to the terrorist attacks, which have been recognized as a threat to International peace and security in the United Nations Security Council resolution 1368.

(2)      GOJ will promptly take measures necessary for further strengthening the protection of

facilities, and areas of the US forces and important facilities in Japan.

(3)      GOJ will swiftly dispatch SDF vessels to gather information.

(4)      GOJ will strengthen international cooperation, including information sharing, in areas such as immigration control.

(5)      GOJ will extend humanitarian economic and other necessary assistance to surrounding and affected countries.  As a part of this assistance, GOJ will extend emergency economic assistance to Pakistan and India, which are cooperating with the United States in this emergency situation.

(6)      GOJ will provide assistance to displaced persons as necessary.  This will include the possibility of humanitarian assistance by the SDF.

(7)      GOJ, in cooperation with other countries, will take appropriate measures in response to the changing situation to avoid confusion in the international and domestic economic systems.