## (6) Multi-national measures in different sectors

## 1 ) Measures in the logistics sector

Through organizing the Logistics Ministerial Conference between Japan, China and Korea, the information exchange regarding international tourism, reciprocal cooperation and opinion exchange is being undertaken in order to push forward the further cooperation and partnership of the logistics sector in north-east Asia.

## 2 ) Measures in the tourism sector

Through organizing the Tourism Ministerial Conference between Japan, China and Korea, information exchange regarding international tourism, reciprocal cooperation and opinion exchange is being undertaken in order to push forward the promotion of tourism exchange and the enhancement of cooperation.

## 3 ) Measures in the road sector

The World Road Association (PIARC/WRA) is dispatching members, beginning with the Vice President, to the technology committee. At the same time, it is also participating in the activities of the Road Engineering Association of Asia and Australasia (REAAA). In July 2009, the first joint seminar of PIARC/WRA and REAAA was held in Tokyo and actively pushed forward international activities.

## 4 ) Measures in the port sector

In September 2009, Japan, China and Korea held the $ 10^{th} $ North-East Asia Port Conference. In the conference, the three countries reported the present measures of their own country concerning “crisis resolving policy regarding the effects of the global economic crisis on port activities and port policy” and exchanged information. Furthermore, the draft of the final report on the 3-year cooperative research (three workgroups) has been presented. Moreover, the “green port strategy for sustainable development – reduction of gas exhaustion and improvement of energy-using effectiveness” has been accepted as the common theme of future measures.

## 5 ) Measures in the marine security sector

Attending the North Pacific Coast Guard Forum and the Heads of Asian Coast Guard Agencies Meeting, the partnership and cooperation between the Coast Guard Agencies is being pushed forward for countermeasures against piracy and armed robbery and maritime security, and diligent efforts are being made for international contribution through international institutions such as IMO, IHO, IOC, etc.

## 6 ) Approaches in the field of surveying and mapping

For promoting the Global Mapping Project, popularization activities are being carried out through organizing the international workshop for the $ 2^{nd} $ version of the Global Map and meetings such as the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. Moreover, in addition to taking up the post of the Vice President of the Permanent Committee on GIS Infrastructure for Asia and the Pacific (PCGIAP), established pursuant to the recommendation of the United Nations Regional Cartographic Conference for Asia and the Pacific (UNRCC-AP), the monitoring of crustal movements is being promoted with the cooperation of the committee and concerned countries.

### 2. Main Measures through Bilateral Negotiation

## (1) Measures toward the conclusion of bilateral EPA/FTAs (Free Trade Agreement)

Our country is actively negotiating within the government for the conclusion of EPA/FTAs. There are 11 effective EPAs between Japan and other countries or regions. From the viewpoint of strengthening the international competitiveness of our industries (e.g. transport and construction), while pushing forward freedom enhancement in the service sector (e.g. abolishment and relaxation of regulations against foreign investment) in partnership countries, as well as the opening up of markets and the expansion of participation opportunities regarding governmental procurement in partner countries, bilateral cooperation is being worked on with the partner countries in the tourism aspect.

## (2) Measures towards the economic agreement framework between the United States and Japan

Regarding the “US-Japan Economic Partnership for growth” that pushes forward sustainable growth through discussion between the United States and Japan, other than participating in the “Regulating Reform and Competition Policy Initiative” etc., opinions are being exchanged on various issues, such as the freedom enhancement of marine transport and public construction.

## (3) Bilateral measures in different sectors

In the transport sector, conferences are being held regularly on various issues including the safety assurance of the environment, airways and railways between Europe and Japan, the railway and maritime sectors between Japan and the United Kingdom, railways and intensive urban structure between France and Japan; highways, railways, ports etc. between Japan and Vietnam; and the environment, logistics, public transport etc. between China, Japan and Korea.

In the river, erosion and sediment control sectors, bilateral conferences are being held with Korea, China, France, Italy and the United States as well as to push forward information exchange and technical cooperation etc.

In the maritime security sector, based on the notes for cooperation between Japan Coast Guard and coast guard agencies of Russia, China, Korea and India, partnerships and cooperation are being continuously built in maritime security, search and rescue, marine environment preservation etc.