At the conclusion of their talks, Clinton and Hosokawa discuss the upcoming visit by the Emperor and Empress of Japan to the United States, as well as the possibility of Clinton visiting Japan in the near future.

Clinton and Hosokawa discuss efforts to support economic and political reforms in Russia.

Ambassador Kuriyama summarizes an exchange between Secretary of State Christopher and Foreign Minister Hata concerning relations with China.

This cable, apparently summarizing US-Japan talks on the North Korean nuclear issue, was withheld in its entirety by the Japanese Foreign Ministry.

The US and Japan discuss cooperation in the development of hydrogen engines and hybrid engines for automobiles.

Ambassador Kuriyama reports on the results of the working luncheon held between President Clinton and Prime Minister Hosokawa. Individual issues covered during the luncheon are described in a series of subsequent cables.

President Clinton and Prime Minister Hosokawa have a detailed discussion about US-Japan economic ties. Vice President Al Gore, Secretary of State Warren Christopher, and Foreign Minister Hata also participate.

Clinton and Hosokawa discuss US-Japan economic ties.

The ROK ambassador in the United States sends alerts the Minister of Foreign Affairs on the issue of US troop withdrawal from South Korea, highlighting the Carter administration's policies on the issue and the Japanese stance.

Yoo Chong-Ha, Counselor of the Korean Embassy to the US, and Takakazu Kuriyama, Counselor of the Japanese Embassy to the US in Washington DC, discuss US troop withdrawals from South Korea.