Accordingly, I have been in touch with several heads of state, asking for their help in approaching the issues at hand with flexibility and with the spirit of cooperation that will bring about the success of this meeting. Japan has shown great initiative as a leader through its measures, breaking new ground in its steps to mitigate climate change with the passage of its Law Concerning the Promotion of Measures to Cope with Global Warming and the revision of its Law Concerning the Rational Use of Energy, among other efforts. It has also redoubled its efforts to assist developing countries. These initiatives will serve as a springboard for even greater future efforts to promote climate change mitigation measures. In order to achieve successful results at COP6, it is essential for the Parties to approach the negotiating table with a spirit of compromise, drawing out consensus from the negotiations and enabling the implementation of the Protocol.
Japan intends to make every possible contribution towards the reaching of consensus.
I call on the heads of state of every nation to show their best initiative for the success of this important conference.