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MOTION FOR THE EASTER ADJOURNMENT
JAPAN
SPEAKING NOTE
Lord Carrington's visit to Japan, 5-8 April
1.
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Lord Carrington had useful talks with the Japanese
Foreign Minister and other Ministers in Tokyo. The
government is keen to develop our political contacts with
Japan and the main aim of the visit was to discuss
international issues (eg Afghanistan, Middle East). Lord
Carrington also conveyed concern felt in the EC and UK about
the trade imbalance.
Trade with Japan
2.
This was an important aspect of the visit. Lord
Carrington stressed the Community's concern that the Japanese should take action, especially by export restraint, to improve the balance of trade.
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