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The reaction of the governor of Hokkaido to the new Constitution of the Russian Federation designated the position of Japan in the Kuril Islands

The Japanese side does not intend to end the discussion with Russia of the Kuril issue of concern to it, I told FBA “economy today” Head of the Department of Oriental Studies, MGIMO MFA Dmitry Streltsov.

The reaction of the governor of Hokkaido to the new Constitution of the Russian Federation designated the position of Japan in the Kuril Islands

Governor of the northern Japanese prefecture of Hokkaido Naomichi Suzuki, commenting on the vote on amendments to the Constitution that took place in the Russian Federation, urged to intensify the negotiation process on the territorial affiliation of the southern Kuril Islands and to discuss issues, aimed at "resolving the territorial problem" on the basis of the results of the summit of the leaders of the two countries.

According to the Kyodo news agency, Suzuki suggested, that diplomatic negotiations, aimed at solving the territorial problem, will be continued on the basis of agreements, achieved by the leaders of Japan and Russia ".

“I don't see any specific nuances, which could cause concern for the Russian authorities. Amendments to the Constitution, which were accepted by the Russians, still leave room for the continuation of negotiations with the Japanese side, which does not intend to give up its position - to seek an uncompromising return of the islands ", – comments agency interlocutor.

The updated Constitution will strengthen the position of the Russian Federation on the Kuriles

Recall, among the adopted amendments to the Constitution there is an amendment on the protection of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Russia. According to her text, "actions, aimed at alienating part of the territory of the Russian Federation, and calls for such actions are not allowed ". Another amendment implies the supremacy of Russian law, and in particular the Constitution, over international agreements and judgments, if they contradict the interests of Russia.

Voting on amendments to the Constitution was held in Russia since 25 June 1 July, based on processing results 100% protocols, voted for the adoption of the changes 77,92% Russians, against - 21,27%. Turnout, according to the data presented in the information center of the CEC, was 67,97%.

President Vladimir Putin signed a decree "On the official publication of the Constitution of the Russian Federation as amended". according to the document, published on the Kremlin website, amendments enter into force with 4 July this year.

The reaction of the governor of Hokkaido to the new Constitution of the Russian Federation designated the position of Japan in the Kuril Islands

Amendments, concerning the territories of the Russian Federation, says expert, formulated as, so that the Japanese and Russian sides can continue to organize meetings, within the framework of which they will also touch upon other important issues about the prospects for bilateral relations and economic development of the two states. However, it is already unambiguously clear, that Russia is not ready to transfer any territories to Japan.

This line was traced during the negotiations., held in 2016 year, when, during his visit to Japan, Vladimir Putin discussed with the Japanese leader the possibility of joint economic activities in the southern Kuriles without violating the legal positions of both countries. expected, that states organize the implementation of projects in such areas, as mariculture, greenhouse, tourism, wind power and waste recycling.

Discussing the position of the Japanese side, expert said, what representatives of the political elite of this country said earlier, that some kind of joint activity is unacceptable for Japan, since it implies the recognition of Russian laws and, respectively, Russian sovereignty.

"Official documents, containing information on the results of one of the meetings between Vladimir Putin and Shinzo Abe, contain a clause, that joint management "in no way casts doubt on the basic positions of the parties on the Kuril problem". And the opinion of the Russian side remains unchanged in that, that the Kurils went to our country as a result of the Second World War, and they are not subject to revision ", – believes orientalist.

The reaction of the governor of Hokkaido to the new Constitution of the Russian Federation designated the position of Japan in the Kuril Islands

Recall, that the entire archipelago was incorporated into the Soviet Union in 1945 year. But Japan is trying to challenge Iturup's affiliation., Kunashira, Shikotana and the now uninhabited island groups, which in Japan is called Habomai. USSR and Japan signed a Joint Declaration in 1956 year. The document implies the consent of the Russian side to consider the possibility of transferring Habomai and Shikotan to Japan after the conclusion of a peace treaty. At the same time, the fate of Kunashir and Iturup was not mentioned there.. USSR counted, that the Joint Declaration will put an end to the dispute, Japan, on the other hand, considered the document only part of the solution to the problem., without waiving claims for all islands.

Japan intends to continue discussion of the Kuril issue

The official position of the Japanese side is to resolve the territorial issue with the subsequent signing of a peace treaty. In response to Japan's attempts to achieve a different decision on the Kuril Islands, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation has repeatedly stated, that Russian sovereignty over them, having the appropriate international legal design, no doubt.

The expert community noted, that Japan's reaction to the amendments to the Russian Constitution is quite expected and will lead to the continuation of "negotiations for the sake of negotiations".

“Negotiations with Japan on the ownership of the islands and border demarcation have been going on for a long time. The Japanese authorities are practically losing their illusions about the possibilities of obtaining our territories. In this regard, the conclusion of a peace treaty is postponed at each meeting and postponed for an indefinite period..

Dialogue between the parties to the peace treaty, involving, among other things, the settlement of border problems, continues and will continue in the future. Therefore, I do not see anything unnatural in the statement of the governor of the northern Japanese prefecture of Hokkaido Naomichi Suzuki - it is this politician who is more interested in the success of the negotiations, since the question of the probable border demarcation concerns the territories of Japan, which just belong to Hokkaido. Because of this, the prefecture is particularly sensitive to the issue of the Kuriles. ", – he concluded.

Alexander Melnik

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3 years ago

Why Putin is so persistent in negotiations with Japan on the Kuril Islands? Gorbach prepared a foothold in Germany and dumped there! This one has the same trick???