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Japan: Nuclear & Natural Disasters: Improving living standards of Fukushima victims: (+1)

Posted 27 May 2011 | By | Categories: Compliance Studies, Japan, Summit Studies | Comments Off

Postscript: +1 In the G8 2011 communiqué – “Renewed Commitment for Freedom and Democracy” under Article 4 of the preamble, the G8 as an entirety has expressed its sympathy because of the recent calamities in Japan. The G8 has expressed confidence in and solidarity with the Japanese government to have a quick recovery and rebuilding [...]

Japan: Nuclear & Natural Disasters: Improving Nuclear Safety Standards: (+.5)

Posted 27 May 2011 | By | Categories: Compliance Studies, Japan, Summit Studies | Comments Off

Postscript: .5 In the G8 2011 communiqué – “Renewed Commitment for Freedom and Democracy” under Section IV, Nuclear Safety, here we see an entire section dedicated to nuclear safety by the G8 group. The G8 recognizes the need to continuously evaluate the safety of nuclear plants and the grave importance of the Fukushima incident. There [...]

Japan: Nuclear & Natural Disasters: Food Security & Safety: (+.5)

Posted 27 May 2011 | By | Categories: Food Security, Health, Japan, Summit Studies | Comments Off

Postscript: .5 In the G8 summit communiqué, – “Renewed Commitment for Freedom and Democracy” under Section I, Solidarity with Japan, the G8 has discussed food security for Japan on a minor note. They expressed that all products exported from Japan are safe showing that short term action is being taken by the Japanese government to [...]

Japan: Nuclear & Natural Disasters: Improving Trade & FDI: (+1)

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Postscript: +1 In the G8 2011 communiqué – “Renewed Commitment for Freedom and Democracy” under Section III in Article 25 under trade we see the G8 reaffirming its dedication to free and open markets. They recognize that the progress of the Doha round has been lacking and reiterate their commitment to further reduce trade barriers [...]

UK: World Economy: +1

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Postscript: +1 In the G8 2011 communiqué – “Renewed Commitment for Freedom and Democracy” under Section III on the Global Economy and the Sub-Section Trade, the G8 confirmed its dedication to further free trade. The G8 would like the Doha round to reach a close as it has been lacking and there is need to [...]