Japan, United States to work out road map to prevent nuclear terrorism, Japan, U.S. aim at boosting cooperation over space, cyberspace, Public opinion survey: 56 per cent say Ozawa should resign from Diet;
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  • In a significant development, the United States and Japan have agreed to work out a road map to prevent nuclear terrorism ahead of the second nuclear security summit to be held in Seoul in 2012.1 Similarly, according to reports, both the nations are also working towards strengthening their cooperation toward stable use of space and cyberspace as their new common strategic goals. It is expected that both governments will codify cooperation in information gathering, surveillance activities and reconnaissance missions when the "two-plus-two" meeting involving their foreign and defense leaders convenes.2

    On the domestic front, reports noted that fifty-six percent of people believe that former Democratic Party of Japan President Ichiro Ozawa should resign from the House of Representatives. This was the result of the survey conducted by the Yomiuri Shimbun.3

    In developments in the region, a Russian government delegation led by Regional Development Minister Victor Basargin visited Kunashiri Island. This island is one of four islands off Hokkaido claimed by Japan which are under Russian control. It is believed that the delegation is expected to inspect infrastructure developments there and plans to visit Etorufu Island, another of the four islands.4

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