One of the senior U.S. government officials was dissatisfied with the peace process that Japan envisioned over the "Tokyo Conference" hosted by Japan in 1990 to realize peace in Cambodia. It was revealed in a published diplomatic document.
The "Tokyo Conference" held in June 1990 to realize peace in Cambodia, which had been in conflict for more than 20 years, is said to be the first case in which the Japanese government led the resolution of foreign conflicts after the war.
One of the triggers was the establishment of a framework for discussions between confrontations within Cambodia at this conference, and the conflict ended the following year.
The diplomatic document released this time records the evaluation of each country on the conference, and one of the senior government officials of the United States, which is an ally, said, "Frankly, do not be disappointed with this development. It became clear that he had told the Japanese government that there was no such thing.
Regarding the "Tokyo Conference," the Japanese government insisted that the Cambodian people should take the initiative in deciding domestic governance, and first of all, the realization of peace through discussions between opposing forces.
In response, the United States was concerned that power close to Vietnam would increase its influence in Cambodia, and called for the establishment of a provisional government led by the United Nations.
For this reason, the United States seems to have expressed dissatisfaction with the strong word "disappointment" that Japan described a different peace process.
Expert "The enthusiasm of Japan is well expressed"
At that time, Masaharu Kono, a former Foreign Minister, who was in the negotiations as the first section chief of Southeast Asia of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said, "I have always been in contact with the United States, but I have been frank and unsatisfied. Promoting peace with different tactics was a burden for those in charge of Japanese diplomacy based on the Japan-US alliance. "
In addition, Professor Yasutomo Tanaka of Hokuriku University, who is familiar with international politics, said, "Japan will talk in the long run based on the calculation that it will be beneficial to the United States instead of stopping by looking at the complexion of the United States due to differences in opinion. I think it was done. The "Tokyo Conference" is not 100% successful, but it has the effect of taking a step toward a peace agreement, and it clearly shows Japan's enthusiasm for playing a role. "