Japan and India share the basic values of freedom, democracy, basic humanrights and the rule of law. The relationship between the two countries are basedon shared values and interests. This should be the bedrock for the potentialsand the opportunities between us. In that sense, I wish to bring the Japan-Indiarelationship up to the higher level of strategic global partnership. Indiasuffered from the bomb attack in the markets of Delhi in October last year aswell as simultaneous bomb attacks in train in Mumbai in July this year. India,indeed, has been in the forefront of the fight against terrorism. India has beenplaying a very important role in the international community in the fightagainst terrorism—it being the first proponent for the negotiations on acomprehensive treaty on prevention of terrorism. Japan and India are firmpartners in the fight against terrorism. In the future also we would like tocooperate with India to eradicate terrorism.