China remains opposed to Japan joining UNSC
December 27, 2005China remains opposed to Japan's bid for a permanent seat on the U.N. Security Council despite bilateral talks on the issue, a Foreign Ministry spokesman said. China opposes any reform that would cause a split in the U.N. membership, spokesman Qin...
Japan-N Korea to meet as planned regardless of 6-nation talks
December 27, 2005Japan and North Korea plan to hold talks in January as agreed this weekend, regardless of whether or not the six-party negotiations on its nuclear programs resume in the near future, Japanese and North Korean diplomats said Tuesday. Song Il Ho, wh...
Aso to visit India, Pakistan Jan 3-6
December 27, 2005Foreign Minister Taro Aso said Tuesday he will visit India and Pakistan on Jan 3-6 for talks with top officials there on economic and other issues. Aso said talks in India are expected to focus on economic ties, especially in the information techn...