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word about the constructive role played by Japan in
the Djakarta Conference on Cambodia, and in the prepar- ation of the balanced and objective report which the Conference's three emissaries (including Mr. Hogen, the Japanese Deputy Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs) drew up after a tour of the capitals of the countries most
He might then say closely involved, including London.
that we have welcomed President Nixon's recent initiative because we believe it represents a fair and reasonable
basis for a settlement in Indo-China.
10.
Mr. Sato might be asked what role he sees for Japan in Indo-China after the end of hostilities. (The Japanese have said that they would participate in any international rehabilitation programme, and have also indicated that they would be prepared to play a non- military part in the supervision of a settlement.)
Japan's Role Abroad
11. The discussion might then turn to Japan's role in Asia and the world, on which Mr. Sato's views should be interesting. He has the reputation of believing that
Japan should shoulder a greater share of the burden of her own defence, though Japan should continue to shelter beneath the nuclear umbrella of the United States. Linked with the agreement reached with the United States in 1969 on the reversion of Okinawa to Japan in 1972 was an affirmation that Japan regarded Korea as essential to, and Taiwan as a most important factor in, her security. These developments and the promulgation of the
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