Clinton and Hosokawa discuss efforts to support economic and political reforms in Russia.

Ambassador Kuriyama summarizes an exchange between Secretary of State Christopher and Foreign Minister Hata concerning relations with China.

This cable, apparently summarizing US-Japan talks on the North Korean nuclear issue, was withheld in its entirety by the Japanese Foreign Ministry.

The US and Japan discuss cooperation in the development of hydrogen engines and hybrid engines for automobiles.

Ambassador Kuriyama reports on the results of the working luncheon held between President Clinton and Prime Minister Hosokawa. Individual issues covered during the luncheon are described in a series of subsequent cables.

President Clinton and Prime Minister Hosokawa have a detailed discussion about US-Japan economic ties. Vice President Al Gore, Secretary of State Warren Christopher, and Foreign Minister Hata also participate.

Clinton and Hosokawa discuss US-Japan economic ties.

Hosokawa and Clinton make small talk concerning the appointment of Walter Mondale as U.S. Ambassador to Japan and a potential golf outing together.

Hosokawa voices support for the Japan-US Business Conference at the end of his meeting with Clinton.

Hosokawa and Clinton express hope for the successful conclusion of the Uruguay Round.