Stosunki polityczne Japonii z EWG/UE w latach 1991–2009

There are hardly any publications that treat about relations between European Union and Japan. Those not numerous that present this topic, focus on economic side of the dialog. Whereas, although undisputably commerce is a vital part of relations between these two partners, the political aspect of them also exists. What is more, EU and Japan take steps towards the developmet of this field of relations especially during each year summit meetings. They act together in such areas as regional cooperation, protecion of environnement, conflict prevention and fight against poverty. They also present joint opinions about international prolems. Some crucial conditions of EU’s and Japan’s foreign policy make them potentially important partners in politics. The growing awareness of this in EU and Japan makes it highly probable that this dialog will reach in importance in coming years.