The 21st Century offers new opportunities for the special partnership between the United Kingdom and Japan, a partnership of shared interests and common challenges.
Japan is at the heart of the United Kingdom's policy towards the Asia Pacific region.
The United Kingdom remains Japan's partner of choice in Europe. Progress will be reviewed and updated regularly, including at regular consultations between the Foreign Ministers. Greater understanding, exchange and joint activity, particularly between young people, will contribute to a stronger relationship in the 21st Century. The UK and Japan share common aspirations and concerns about education in the 21st Century. At the recent G8 Summit in Cologne, Heads of State and Government endorsed a Charter on Aims and Ambitions for Lifelong Learning to underline their commitment to raising educational standards everywhere.