Our agreements on creating the conditions for preparing a…
“Our agreements on creating the conditions for preparing a peace treaty [with Japan] should be rooted in this trust. This may be achieved, for example, by large-scale economic activities that will also cover the Kuril Islands. It may be achieved by solving purely humanitarian issues, for instance, unhindered visa-free travel by former residents of the Southern Kuril Islands to where they used to live: visiting cemeteries, native places and so on.”
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Advocates building trust through economic cooperation and humanitarian gestures to resolve territorial disputes.
In simple terms: Use trade and people‑to‑people ties to foster peace.
Promote mutual benefits.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- international negotiations
- regional development
- cultural visits
- visa policies
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What steps can build lasting trust?
- How can economic ties reduce tensions?
Implementation may be hindered by political resistance.