## (10) Maritime Sector

In the maritime sector, in addition to responding to the IMO global agenda, bilateral talks were held at the Director level. FY2014 brought director-level talks between the USA, Panama and South Korea, including an exchange of information and opinions concerning new energy marine transportation routes, extension of the Panama Canal, and safety measures for coastal and passenger ships. Additionally, at the November 2014 Japan-ASEAN transportation minister's meeting, Japan enriched cooperative efforts for waterway re-surveying and chart maintenance projects in the Malacca-Singapore Straight, and approved of cruise promotion programs.

## (11) Ports Sector

Promotion of worker training practices enhancement and exchange of information and opinions as part of the “Overseas Port Logistics Projects Council” is underway to support projects like port development and management in Myanmar, Kenya and Mozambique, the introduction of an international port EDI system in Myanmar, and introduction of port technology standards in Vietnam. The “15th Northeast Asia Port Director-General Meeting” involving Japan, China, and South Korea was held in November 2014 to exchange information on promoting cruises and other issues regarding recent port policies, etc. International conferences including the World Association for Waterborne Transport Infrastructure (PIANC) and the International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH) were also used as opportunities to promote the international expansion of Japanese technology standards and to exchange information.

## (12) Aviation Sector

In May 2014, Japan co-signed a “Memorandum on Technical Cooperation in Civil Aviation Sectors” with France to continue future cooperation and hold regular meetings. At the “51st Asia Pacific General Meeting on Aviation” held in November 2014 with the theme of “Addressing future issues in civil aviation through close cooperation and coordination,” and covered an exchange of opinions on Asia Pacific region aviation projects like expansion of air traffic safety and environmental measures in the aviation sector.

## (13) Logistics Sector

The “5th Japan-China-South Korea Logistics Ministers Meeting” was held in Yokohama in August 2014. The framework of these talks allowed for progressive cooperation between the three nations in the field of logistics, addressing issues like the expansion of the multi-direction chassis and the start services of the Northeast Asia Logistics Information Service Network (NEAL-NET).

In addition, under the framework of the Japan-ASEAN Transportation Alliance, bilateral policy talks were held with Vietnam in December 2014 and with Myanmar in January 2015 to consult on how to improve the logistics environment. In March 2015, worker development training of students was held in Vietnam to secure superior human resources in the ASEAN region. Furthermore, three demonstration projects were implemented towards the overseas development of high-quality Japanese logistics systems, including the start of surveys to prepare for railroad cargo containers in Myanmar as the pilot business of an Asian cargo project.

## (14) Geospatial Information Sector

The MLIT participated actively in the United Nations Committee of Experts on Global Geospatial Information Management (UNCE-GGIM) and International Federation of Surveyors (FIG) to contribute to the creation of a global geodetic reference system, as well as serving as Secretary of the Regional Committee of United Nations Global Geospatial Information Management for Asia and the Pacific (UN-GGIM-AP), and promoted international cooperation in tectonic activity monitoring. In addition, as the Global Mapping Project $ ^{*} $ Note continues, the work expands to include technical support to developing countries through international conferences. In addition, government representatives participated in the United Nations Conference on the Standardization of Geographical Names (UNGEGN) and International Hydrographic Conference (IHC) to discuss proper geographical names. South Korea and others have insisted on “either renaming the Sea of Japan as the East Sea or listing both names”. MLIT along with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and other relevant