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THIS ANNEX TO THE JOINT DECLARATION AT THE 16TH ANNUAL EU-JAPAN SUMMIT HELD IN BERLIN JUNE 5, 2007 PROVIDES DETAILS OF JOINT EUROPEAN-JAPANESE ACTION TO COUNTER GLOBAL CHALLENGES. THESE INCLUDE SUPPORTING PEACE, SECURITY AND STABILITY; STRENGTHENING DEMOCRACY; ENHANCING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT; AND PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT.
Objective 1: Promoting Peace and Security
Continue wide-ranging policy discussions on international and regional issues, in particular by pursuing the strategic dialogue on East Asia's security environment and on Central Asia.
Continue efforts to promote effective multilateralism as a means of tackling global challenges and reaffirm the vital role of the UN in this regard. Work together to provide multilateral solutions in the areas of development, peace and security, human rights and the rule of law as well as to strengthen the main UN bodies, as stated in the 2005 World Summit Outcome Document. Pursue dialogue on Human Security, focusing on its concrete implementation in a wide range of issues to restore the livelihoods of people exposed to challenges such as poverty,...