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(1) Approach to Changes in International Personnel Exchanges
In order to cope with international personnel exchanges which are gaining
impetus rapidly, the government is promoting the buildup of air route networks
and transportation capacity, including the internationalization of local airports
with improving key airports in mind. With regard to maritime traffic, the government
is also reinforcing international regular routes, paying attention to the securing
of safety and improvement of access to other means of transportation. In the
field of international tourism, moreover, the government will formulate new
policy packages after attaining the goal of the "Ten Million Plan" m order to
promote the development of economies in various countries.
(2) Adaptation to Changes in International Physical Distribution
Vast changes have been noted in Japan's trade structure as a result of domestic
demanded economic expansion taking a firm hold and domestic enterprises making
inroads into foreign countries. In order to cope with a sharp increase in the
volume of international air cargo, there is an imperative need to further upgrade
existing international airports further and internationalize local airports.
With respect to oceangoing shipping services, it has become important for international
organs concerned to push ahead with policy coordination among industrialized
countries, and to secure, at the same time, navigational safety and promote
international intermeddle transportation further. Again, the government is currently
preparing for the Mari-time Safety Agency to enforce escort services in the
marine transportation of plutonium.
(3) Transport Administration Harmonizing with International Society
Economic friction continues to exist against a backdrop of serious current
account disequilibrium surrounding Japan. Because of this, in transport-related
fields, the government is also proceeding with relevant adjustments with various
countries by clarifying Japan's institutions. Again, the government has decided
to steadily carry out pertinent measures concerning the improvement of import
infrastructures, which was discussed at Japan-U.S. Structural Impediments Initiative
(SII) talks, and the problem over foreign businesses entering into Japan's large-scale
public projects. At present, Japan's car imports are increasing steadily with
internationalization making headway in such fields as the motor vehicle standards
and certification system. Japan is now making efforts to further improve such
a system through the medium of U.N. meetings of specialists, etc. Again, at
the GATT Uruguay Round, negotiations over the liberalization 'of international
service-related transactions, including the relaxation of restraints in transport
and tourist areas, have reached an important stage, and there is a need for
Japan to cope precisely with such negotiations.
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