(Provisional Translation)

Government Response Policy
Adopted by the National Security Council

12 September 2001

  1. All relevant ministries will work in concert to take every possible measure in order to gather accurate information on the situation including the safety of Japanese nationals concerned and to take all appropriate measures.

  2. All possible measures will be put in place to assist Japanese nationals affected.
    At the same time, the preparations for such measures as the dispatch of a Japan Disaster Relief Team for all those affected will be made, so that actions can be taken promptly if requested.

  3. The security of such facilities and establishments related to the United States in Japan will be enhanced, and necessary actions will be taken as appropriate, responding to the prevailing situation.

  4. Efforts will be made to provide appropriate information to the people of Japan and to keep the people alert on the situations.

  5. Japan will respond in cooperation with the United States and other concerned nations to combat international terrorism.

  6. Appropriate measures will be taken to prevent confusion in the economic systems both in Japan and in the rest of the world.