There are a number of areas in which I think Japan should become more involved. These include helping prevent and settle regional conflicts, helping nations build stable societies and helping efforts to cope with global problems such as environment and population. In settling regional conflicts, I believe that a comprehensive approach is an effective way to replace violence with stability. The successful process which ended the Cambodian conflict was a good example of this approach. Japan was an active player at each stage of the process.
Japan is no longer an international bystander.
We are committing both materials, and people, to support efforts to stabilize trouble spots around the world. Today, for example, Japan is helping U.N. peace keeping operations in Mozambique. In March, we plan to send a team of observers to help monitor election in El Salvador. In the Middle East and other trouble spots, Japan is ready to play an active role to assist international efforts for peace. We also will increase humanitarian aid and other support for areas affected by conflict in the former Yugoslavia.