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Want to keep up the momentum of these contacts, both in
day-to-day contacts between officials and at the highest
levels.
Prime Minister's Visit to Japan
The Prime Minister will be visiting Japan from 19-21
September. Although it is unlikely that Mr Miyazawa will
still be in office it is still worth flagging up the main
issues that will be raised during the visit. It would also be
useful to underline the positive message which we intend to
convey by including businessmen in the party (see next
section). In general discussion of the visit the Prime Minister might say:
Much looking forward to my visit to Japan in the autumn. Hope to have wide-rainging discussion of international
issues. Want also to promote the expansion of cooperation
between the UK and Japan in a number of fields, including
trade and investment, science and technology, and
educational and academic links.
Recall that when we met in London last July you said that
you were keen to encourage intellectual exchanges. Hope
to be able to announce jointly during the visit the
establishment of a new UK/Japan scholarship scheme and the
holding of a major conference on UK/Japan relations, which
your Embassy in London is organising next January.
UK/Japan Economic Relations
In discussion of our trade, investment and technology links,
the Prime Minister might emphasise the continuing commitment of
UK government and business to developing a stronger policy alliance with Japan. Our positive approach is shown, for
example, by our firm and successful defence of the European
status of the products of Japanese factories in this country,
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