USSR-Japan economic cooperation : Conclusions for the future

The author believes that the signing of a peace treaty between the USSR and Japan is the paramount prerequisite for successful development of their relations. He examines Soviet-Japanese economic relations and notes that trade and economic relations with the USSR not only constitute an insignificant percentage of overall external economic relations of Japan, but are in marked contrast to its established relations with other countries. Economic prospects for the Asia-Pacific Region are briefly discussed. (DÜI-Sen)