Prime Minister Abe: [As interpreted.] On behalf of the Japanese people, I would like to express my heartfelt welcome to President Barack Obama, who is in Japan as our state guest. 安倍首相：[经口译。]我谨代表日本国民，衷心欢迎作为国宾访问日本的贝拉克·奥巴马总统。
Barack and I met at the White House for the first time last year in February. We talked about all the different themes that one could think of. We had talks without reserve and we confirmed that we had the same awareness with regard to issues and that we share common objectives. 去年二月，我和贝拉克第一次在白宫会面。我们谈了能想到的各种议题，毫无保留地交换意见，并确认我们对许多问题有相同的认识，拥有共同的目标。
The Japan-U.S. alliance has been revived very strongly. And the nature of our talks this time was such that we were able to demonstrate this both inside and outside of the country. Barack said this before -- to create a large economic zone in the Asia Pacific would bring about major benefits to Japan, the United States, and to the Asian nations. 日美同盟已得到强有力的振兴。这次会谈也让我们能够向国内外展示这一点。贝拉克以前说过，在亚太地区建立一个大型经济区，将为日本、美国和亚洲各国带来巨大利益。
The TPP was indeed a very farsighted plan. As a result of serious exchanges between Barack and myself, Japan was able to make the transition to the next stage, which was to participate in the TPP talks. It’s been one year since then and Japan along with the United States is in a role to lead in a major way the TPP talks. To make the talks between the two leaders a milestone and so as to resolve pending issues between our two countries, Minister Amari and U.S. Trade Representative Ambassador Froman decided that they would energetically and earnestly continue the talks. 跨太平洋伙伴关系协定确实是一项很有远见的计划。在我与贝拉克认真交换意见之后，日本得以迈向下一个阶段，参加协定谈判。如今已过去一年，日本与美国一道，在很大程度上发挥着引领谈判的作用。为了使两国领导人会谈成为一个里程碑，并解决两国之间尚待处理的问题，甘利大臣与美国贸易代表弗罗曼大使决定积极、认真地继续谈判。
President Obama and I instructed the ministers to continue these talks so as to bring to a conclusion the remaining issues and so as to bring about a major conclusion of the TPP talks as a whole. Today and tomorrow, the talks will continue. So the joint statement released will see the result of this and we will formulate a joint statement after this. 奥巴马总统和我已指示两位部长继续谈判，解决剩余问题，推动跨太平洋伙伴关系协定整体谈判取得重大成果。谈判将在今天和明天继续。联合声明将反映谈判结果，我们之后会拟定并发布声明。
Between Japan and the United States, we share values such as freedom, democracy, human rights and rule of law. We have shared these basic values and strategic interests. We are global partners. So we have this partnership and this strong alliance between our two countries. It’s the cornerstone of peace and prosperity in the Asia Pacific region. 日本和美国共同珍视自由、民主、人权和法治等价值观。我们拥有这些共同的基本价值和战略利益，也是全球伙伴。两国之间的伙伴关系和牢固同盟，是亚太地区和平与繁荣的基石。
Japan espouses the principle of proactive contribution to peace. And the United States is moving forward with its policy of pivoting to the Asia Pacific. These are contributing to peace and stability in the region. And we mutually appreciated and welcomed each other’s policies. Having done so between Barack and myself, we were able to confirm that the Japan-U.S. alliance would play a leading role in ensuring peace and prosperity of the Asia Pacific. This is what I wanted to communicate to you. 日本奉行积极为和平作贡献的原则，美国则在推进重心转向亚太的政策。这些政策都有助于地区和平与稳定，我们也相互欣赏和欢迎对方的政策。我与贝拉克因此确认，日美同盟将在保障亚太和平与繁荣方面发挥主导作用。我希望向各位传达的就是这一点。
With regard to security, including the review of the Japan-U.S. Defense Cooperation guidelines, wide-ranging security and defensive cooperation would be promoted. We agreed on this point. With regard to the realignment of U.S. forces in Japan, including the transfer of U.S. Marines in Okinawa to Guam and relocation of the Futenma Air Station, we would make steady progress on this front. And we reaffirmed the resolve on both sides to make this transpire. 在安全领域，包括修订《日美防卫合作指针》，我们同意推动广泛的安全与防务合作。至于驻日美军的重新部署，包括把驻冲绳的美国海军陆战队转移至关岛，以及搬迁普天间机场，我们将稳步推进。双方重申了实现这些目标的决心。
Okinawa Governor Nakaima has requested termination of the operation of the Futenma Air Station in five years or less. With regard to this and other requests by the Governor, I explained this to President Barack and requested further cooperation from the United States to alleviate the impact on Okinawa. 冲绳县知事仲井真要求在五年内，或更短时间内，终止普天间机场的运作。我向贝拉克总统说明了这项及知事提出的其他要求，并请美国进一步合作，减轻冲绳所承受的影响。
With regard to various issues which the international society is facing, we had a heart-to-heart talk between Barack and myself. On the situation in Ukraine, changing the status quo against the backdrop of coercion and intimidation would not be condoned. We confirmed this point once again, and the importance to providing support to Ukraine and to cooperate between Japan and the G7 is something that we agreed on. 对于国际社会面临的各种问题，我和贝拉克开诚布公地交谈。在乌克兰局势上，我们再次确认，不容许以胁迫和威吓为后盾改变现状。我们也一致认为，支持乌克兰、推动日本与七国集团合作非常重要。
With regard to China, based on the rule of law, a free and open Asia Pacific region will be developed and we would try to engage China in this region. And we agreed to cooperate toward this end. With regard to moves to try to change the status quo through coercion and intimidation, we agreed that we would clearly oppose such news. Going forward with regard to policies vis-à-vis China, we agreed to maintain close cooperation between Japan and the United States. This was confirmed. 关于中国，我们将以法治为基础建设自由开放的亚太地区，并努力使中国参与其中。我们同意为此合作。对于试图通过胁迫和威吓改变现状的举动，我们同意明确反对。今后在对华政策上，日美两国也将保持密切合作；我们对此进行了确认。
On the DPRK, we confirmed that close cooperation between the U.S., Japan and ROK would continue to be important. And this time Barack made the time to meet with the Yokotas and Mr. Iizuka. At our talks, I requested understanding, and continued understanding and cooperation toward the resolution of the abduction issue and the President expressed his support. 关于朝鲜，我们确认美、日、韩之间保持密切合作仍然重要。这次贝拉克还抽出时间会见横田夫妇和饭塚先生。在会谈中，我请求他继续理解并合作解决绑架问题，总统表示支持。
This month I met three times with Ambassador Kennedy. I had this honor. We discussed space, linear and cultural exchanges, and so this is a manifestation of the best of the cooperative relationship which exists between our two countries. In the talks between the leaders, I put forth once again the proposal to introduce Maglev technology in the United States. We had an exchange of views with regard to energy cooperation, and inclusive of a society where women can shine, and global issues. We agreed that we would cooperate on these issues. 本月我有幸三次与肯尼迪大使会面。我们讨论了太空、线性技术和文化交流，这体现了两国合作关系中最美好的一面。在领导人会谈中，我再次提出向美国引进磁悬浮技术的建议。我们还就能源合作、建设女性能够大放异彩的社会及全球性问题交换意见，同意在这些方面合作。
Ambassador Kennedy is a symbol of the friendship which exists between our two countries and the bonds which exist. I’d like to cooperate even more closely with the Ambassador to further deepen cooperative relations between our two countries. 肯尼迪大使象征着两国之间的友谊与纽带。我希望同她更紧密合作，进一步深化两国关系。
Going forward, what supports the alliance are the youth in both of our countries. To further enhance exchanges between youth I have told Barack of our plans to send 6,000 Japanese students to the United States this fiscal year. The Japan-U.S. alliance is more robust than ever before. 今后，支撑同盟的将是两国的年轻人。为进一步加强青年交流，我已告诉贝拉克，日本计划在本财年派六千名学生赴美。日美同盟如今比以往任何时候都更牢固。
Barack, you talked about the sushi you had last night and you said it was the best you had in your life. We had heart-to-heart talks for an hour and a half. We talked about issues between our two countries and challenges of the world. We confirmed the bonds and the roles of our two countries and we talked about further potential of the relationship between our two countries. It was a very enriching and satisfactory time. And the sushi I had yesterday, for me, too, was the best I had in my life so far, and it is without a doubt that this is the case. 贝拉克，你说昨晚吃的寿司是你一生中最好的一顿。我们进行了一小时半的坦诚交谈，讨论两国之间的问题和全球挑战，确认了两国的纽带与各自的作用，也谈及双边关系进一步发展的潜力。那段时间十分充实，令人满意。对我来说，昨天的寿司毫无疑问也是有生以来最好的一顿。
So, between Barack and I, we want to make U.S.-Japan relations more favorable than ever before. And that is all for me. Thank you. 因此，我和贝拉克希望把日美关系发展得比以往任何时候都好。我的发言到此结束，谢谢。
President Obama: Konnichiwa. I want to thank Prime Minister Abe for your kind words and your warm welcome, as well as the outstanding sushi and sake yesterday. It is wonderful to be back in Japan. This is my third visit as President. I’m deeply honored to be making the first state visit by a U.S. President in nearly two decades. I’m grateful to Their Majesties, the Emperor and Empress, for their gracious welcome this morning. And I've once again been touched by the kindness and hospitality of the Japanese people -- your omotenashi. 奥巴马总统：大家好。感谢安倍首相的友善致辞和热情欢迎，也感谢昨晚精美的寿司和清酒。能重返日本，我非常高兴。这是我担任总统以来第三次访日。我深感荣幸，能够成为近二十年来第一位对日本进行国事访问的美国总统。感谢天皇和皇后陛下今天上午的亲切接待。我也再次感受到日本人民的善意与好客，也就是你们所说的“款待之心”。
I’ve said many times the United States is and always will be a Pacific nation. America’s security and prosperity is inseparable from the future of this region, and that’s why I’ve made it a priority to renew American leadership in the Asia Pacific. And the cornerstone of our strategy -- and the foundation of the region’s security and economic progress -- is our historic treaty alliances, including with Japan. 我多次说过，美国现在是、今后也永远是一个太平洋国家。美国的安全与繁荣同这个地区的未来密不可分，因此，重振美国在亚太地区的领导力一直是我的优先事项。我们战略的基石，也是地区安全与经济发展的基础，就是包括日美同盟在内的历史性条约同盟。
Prime Minister Abe, I want to thank you for your exceptional commitment to our alliance, which in recent years has grown even stronger. Under your leadership, Japan is also looking to make even greater contributions to peace and security around the world, which the United States very much welcomes. 安倍首相，我要感谢你为我们的同盟作出的非凡努力。近年来，这一同盟变得更加牢固。在你的领导下，日本也希望为世界和平与安全作出更大贡献，美国对此非常欢迎。
And last night we had an excellent discussion on a whole range of issues. We agreed to continue deepening our security cooperation. We continue to make progress towards realigning our forces in the region, including Okinawa, which will lessen the impact of our bases on local communities. As we modernize our defense posture in the region, our forces in Japan will include our most advanced military capabilities. 昨晚，我们就广泛议题进行了很好的讨论。我们同意继续深化安全合作。我们正继续推进包括冲绳在内的地区驻军调整，以减轻军事基地对当地社区的影响。在我们更新地区防务部署的同时，驻日美军也将配备我们最先进的军事能力。
We stand together in calling for disputes in the region, including maritime issues, to be resolved peacefully through dialogue. We share a commitment to fundamental principles such as freedom of navigation and respect for international law. And let me reiterate that our treaty commitment to Japan’s security is absolute, and Article 5 covers all territories under Japan’s administration, including the Senkaku Islands. 我们共同呼吁通过对话和平解决本地区的争端，包括海洋问题。我们共同坚持航行自由、尊重国际法等基本原则。我要再次申明，美国根据条约保障日本安全的承诺是绝对的；条约第五条涵盖日本管辖的所有领土，包括尖阁诸岛。
Our two nations are united along with the Republic of Korea in our determination to bring about the peaceful denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula and in our firm response to North Korea’s provocations. And we stand with Japan as it seeks to resolve the tragedy of North Korea’s abductions of Japanese citizens. 我国与日本、大韩民国团结一致，决心以和平方式实现朝鲜半岛无核化，并坚决应对朝鲜的挑衅。我们也支持日本解决朝鲜绑架日本公民这一悲剧。
Beyond Northeast Asia, Japan and the United States are working together to enhance our economic and diplomatic and security coordination with our ASEAN partners in Southeast Asia. We’re deepening our cooperation as global partners, from the relief we delivered together after the typhoon in the Philippines last year to our unified response to Russia’s military intervention in Ukraine. 在东北亚以外，日本和美国正共同加强与东南亚东盟伙伴的经济、外交和安全协调。我们正深化全球伙伴合作，从去年共同救助菲律宾台风灾民，到一致应对俄罗斯对乌克兰的军事干预，都是如此。
We made important progress in the Trans-Pacific Partnership, TPP, which will support good jobs and growth in the United States as well as economic reform and revitalization here in Japan. We’re closer to agreement on issues like automobiles and agriculture. I’ve been very clear and honest that American manufacturers and farmers need to have meaningful access to markets that are included under TPP, including here in Japan. That’s what will make it a good deal for America -- for our workers and our consumers, and our families. That’s my bottom line, and I can’t accept anything less. 我们在跨太平洋伙伴关系协定谈判中取得了重要进展。协定将支持美国的优质就业和增长，也将推动日本的经济改革与振兴。在汽车和农业等问题上，我们更接近达成协议。我一直坦诚表明，美国制造商和农民需要切实进入协定成员的市场，包括日本市场。只有这样，它才会成为对美国工人、消费者和家庭都有利的协议。这是我的底线，低于这一标准我无法接受。
At the same time, Prime Minister Abe is committed to renewing Japan’s economy, and TPP is a vital part of that. As I’ve told Shinzo, Japan has the opportunity -- in part through TPP -- to play a key leadership role in the Asia Pacific region for this century. So now is the time for bold steps that are needed to reach a comprehensive agreement, and I continue to believe we can get this done. 与此同时，安倍首相致力于振兴日本经济，跨太平洋伙伴关系协定是其中关键的一环。正如我告诉晋三的，日本有机会部分通过这一协定，在本世纪的亚太地区发挥关键领导作用。现在该采取达成全面协议所需的大胆措施了；我仍相信我们能够完成谈判。
I would add that our countries are more prosperous when we tap the talents of all of our citizens. So I want to commend the Prime Minister for his commitment to bringing more women into the work force. And because our economic security also depends on energy security, we’re going to keep working together on clean and efficient alternatives to fossil fuels both at home and abroad that can power the global economy while combating climate change. 我还想补充，只有充分发挥全体公民的才能，我们两国才能更加繁荣。因此，我赞赏首相致力于让更多女性加入劳动大军。经济安全也有赖于能源安全，所以我们将继续携手，在国内外发展清洁、高效的化石燃料替代能源，既为全球经济提供动力，也应对气候变化。
Finally, I’m pleased that we continue to deepen the extraordinary ties between our people, especially our young people, like the Japanese students that I’ll be meeting later today. And I’m proud to announce that we’re launching a new program that will help even more Japanese students come to the United States to improve their English-language skills and gain valuable experience working in American businesses and organizations. And that’s part of our effort to double student exchanges by 2020 -- bonds among our young people that can bring us closer together for decades to come. 最后，我很高兴两国人民，特别是青年之间非凡的联系继续深化，我今天稍后就会见到一些日本学生。我很自豪地宣布，我们正启动一个新项目，让更多日本学生赴美提高英语能力，并在美国企业和机构积累宝贵的工作经验。这也是我们到二〇二〇年把学生交流规模扩大一倍的努力的一部分；青年之间的纽带能够让我们在未来几十年更加亲近。
So, Prime Minister Abe, thank you for your friendship, your partnership, and the progress that we’ve made together. I want to thank you and the people of Japan for being such extraordinary allies. Standing together, I have no doubt about what our nations can achieve. So as you say here, ganbarou. Thank you. 安倍首相，感谢你的友谊、合作，以及我们共同取得的进展。感谢你和日本人民成为如此杰出的盟友。只要并肩携手，我毫不怀疑两国能够成就什么。因此，用你们这里的话说：一起加油。谢谢。
Question: I’d like to raise a question with regard to security. First, my question is addressed to Prime Minister Abe. President Obama, with regard to the defense of the Senkaku Islands, he had clearly stated his security stance based on the security treaty. And what kind of discussion did you have on the exercise of collective security rights? 提问：我想问一个安全问题。第一个问题请安倍首相回答。奥巴马总统已经明确说明了基于安保条约、保卫尖阁诸岛的立场。对于行使集体自卫权，两位进行了怎样的讨论？
To President Obama, the following question: Based on the security treaty, the obligation to defend the Senkaku Islands, this is the first time that you referred to this issue. Why did you mention this? Could you talk about the import of your statement? 接下来请问奥巴马总统：你首次提到，根据安保条约，美国有保卫尖阁诸岛的义务。为什么在此时提出？你能谈谈这番声明的意义吗？
Prime Minister Abe: [As interpreted.] Through the talks with President Obama, as President Obama mentioned at the outset in his speech, between our two countries we have the security treaty and under the security treaty, all of the abilities and capabilities to perform the commitment is provided. And this includes all territories under the administration of Japan, inclusive of the Senkaku Islands. And any unilateral action to undermine Japan’s administration of the Senkaku Islands will be opposed by the United States. We agreed on this point. 安倍首相：[经口译。]通过同奥巴马总统的会谈，正如总统在开场发言中所说，两国签有安保条约，也具备履行条约承诺所需的一切能力。这适用于日本管辖的所有领土，包括尖阁诸岛。美国将反对任何单方面削弱日本对这些岛屿管辖的行动。我们在这一点上达成了一致。
On the exercise of the right of collective defense, presently in Japan the legal basis for security is being discussed and with regard to the stability of Japan and regional safety and stability, and to function the alliance effectively, and to contribute to the stability of the region we are making these studies. This is what I have explained to President Obama. Concerning such studies and examinations being made in Japan, this was welcomed and this would be supported. That was the position expressed by President Obama. 关于行使集体自卫权，日本目前正在讨论安全保障的法律基础。为了日本和地区的安全稳定、使同盟有效运作，并为地区稳定作贡献，我们正在开展研究。我向奥巴马总统说明了这些情况。总统表示欢迎并支持日本正在进行的研究和审议。
President Obama: Our position is not new. Secretary Hagel, our Defense Secretary, when he visited here, Secretary of State John Kerry when he visited here, both indicated what has been our consistent position throughout. We don’t take a position on final sovereignty determinations with respect to Senkakus, but historically they have been administered by Japan and we do not believe that they should be subject to change unilaterally. And what is a consistent part of the alliance is that the treaty covers all territories administered by Japan. 奥巴马总统：我们的立场并不新。国防部长哈格尔和国务卿约翰·克里访日时，都表明了我们始终如一的立场。我们不就尖阁诸岛的最终主权归属作判断，但这些岛屿历来由日本管辖，我们认为不应通过单方面行动改变这种状况。同盟条约涵盖日本管辖的全部领土，这也是一贯的安排。
So this is not a new position, this is a consistent one. 因此，这不是新立场，而是我们始终坚持的立场。
In our discussions, I emphasized with Prime Minister Abe the importance of resolving this issue peacefully -- not escalating the situation, keeping the rhetoric low, not taking provocative actions, and trying to determine how both Japan and China can work cooperatively together. And I want to make that larger point. We have strong relations with China. They are a critical country not just to the region, but to the world. 在会谈中，我向安倍首相强调，和平解决这个问题十分重要：不要使局势升级，要降低言辞的激烈程度，避免挑衅行动，并努力寻求中日合作的方式。我还想讲更广泛的一点。我们与中国有牢固的关系。中国不仅对本地区，对全世界也至关重要。
Obviously, with a huge population, a growing economy, we want to continue to encourage the peaceful rise of China. I think there’s enormous opportunities for trade, development, working on common issues like climate change with China. But what we’ve also emphasized -- and I will continue to emphasize throughout this trip -- is that all of us have responsibilities to help maintain basic rules of the road and an international order so that large countries, small countries, all have to abide by what is considered just and fair, and that we are resolving disputes in peaceful fashion. 中国人口众多，经济不断发展，我们当然希望继续鼓励中国和平崛起。我认为，我们与中国在贸易、发展和气候变化等共同议题上的合作有巨大机会。但我们也一直强调，而且我将在此次行程中继续强调，所有国家都有责任维护基本的行为规则和国际秩序，让大国、小国都遵守公正合理的准则，并以和平方式解决争端。
And this is a message that I’ve delivered directly to the Chinese and it’s one that I think is entirely consistent with China being successful. I think the alternative is a situation in which large countries, like the United States or China or Russia or other countries, feel as if whenever they think it’s expedient they can take actions that disadvantage smaller countries, and that’s not the kind of world that is going to be stable and prosperous and secure over the long term. 我已经直接向中方传达这一信息。我认为，这同中国的成功完全相容。另一种情形是，美国、中国、俄罗斯等大国或其他国家觉得，只要对自己有利，就可以采取损害较小国家利益的行动。从长远来看，那样的世界不可能稳定、繁荣或安全。
So we are invested in an international order, and that applies to a whole range of issues, including maritime issues. My hope is, is that China will continue to engage with us and other countries in the region where we do not take a position on the particular sovereignty of this piece of land or this rock but we do take a position in making sure that all countries are following basic international procedures in resolving these disputes. 因此，我们致力于维护国际秩序，这适用于包括海洋问题在内的广泛议题。我希望中国继续与我们及地区其他国家接触。我们不对某片土地或某块礁石的具体主权归属表态，但我们明确主张，各国解决争端都应遵循基本的国际程序。
And if that happens, then I think not only will China be successful, but I think there’s a great potential for Chinese and Japanese cooperation, Chinese and Vietnamese cooperation, cooperation with the Philippines and China -- all of which will benefit the peoples of the region. 如果能做到这一点，我认为中国不仅会取得成功，中日、中越以及菲律宾与中国之间也有很大的合作潜力；本地区人民都将从中受益。
Mr. Carney: The next question comes from Jim Acosta of CNN. 卡尼先生：下一个问题来自美国有线电视新闻网的吉姆·阿科斯塔。
Question: Thank you, Mr. President. Arigato, Mr. Prime Minister. Mr. President, in regards to the Senkaku Islands, I just want to make sure that this is absolutely clear. Are you saying that the U.S. would consider using military force were China to have some sort of military incursion in those islands to protect those islands? And how does that not draw another red line that you would have to enforce -- of putting U.S. credibility, your credibility on the line once again, as it was in the case with Syria and Russia? 提问：谢谢，总统先生。谢谢，首相先生。总统先生，关于尖阁诸岛，我想把这个问题问得绝对清楚：如果中国对这些岛屿采取某种军事行动，美国是否会考虑使用武力保护它们？这难道不会划下另一条你必须兑现的“红线”，再一次把美国的信誉和你的信誉置于考验之中，就像叙利亚和俄罗斯问题那样？
And on another key security issue, you mentioned North Korea in your meeting with the Prime Minister. Are you issuing a warning to North Korea that there should not be another nuclear test? 还有一个重要的安全问题：你在与首相会谈时提到了朝鲜。你是否在警告朝鲜不要再进行核试验？
And to Prime Minister Abe, do you have confidence in President Obama’s assurances about your security when the U.S. and the West were unable to stop Russia’s advances in Ukraine? Thank you. 安倍首相，在美国和西方未能阻止俄罗斯在乌克兰推进其行动的情况下，你对奥巴马总统作出的安全保证有信心吗？谢谢。
President Obama: Well, Jim, let me unpack that question because there’s a whole bunch of assumptions in there, some of which I don’t agree with. 奥巴马总统：吉姆，让我把这个问题拆开回答，因为其中包含不少假设，有些我并不同意。
First of all, the treaty between the United States and Japan preceded my birth, so obviously, this isn’t a “red line” that I’m drawing; it is the standard interpretation over multiple administrations of the terms of the alliance, which is that territories under the administration of Japan are covered under the treaty. There’s no shift in position. There’s no “red line” that’s been drawn. We’re simply applying the treaty. 首先，美日条约在我出生前就已经存在，所以这显然不是我划出的什么“红线”。历届政府对同盟条款的标准解释一直是：日本管辖的领土都在条约保护范围之内。立场没有改变，也没有新划“红线”。我们只是在履行条约。
At the same time, as I’ve said directly to the Prime Minister that it would be a profound mistake to continue to see escalation around this issue rather than dialogue and confidence-building measures between Japan and China. And we’re going to do everything we can to encourage that diplomatically. 与此同时，正如我直接对首相所说，围绕此事继续升级局势，而不是通过日中对话和建立互信的措施加以处理，将是一个严重错误。我们会尽一切外交努力鼓励后者。
With respect to the other issues that you raise, our position, Jim, the United States’ position is that countries should abide by international law; that those laws, those rules, those norms are violated when you gas children, or when you invade the territory of another country. Now, the implication of the question I think is, is that each and every time a country violates one of those norms the United States should go to war, or stand prepared to engage militarily, and if it doesn’t then somehow we’re not serious about those norms. Well, that’s not the case. 至于你提出的其他问题，吉姆，美国的立场是各国应遵守国际法。毒害儿童，或侵入别国领土，就是违反法律、规则和规范。我想你问题中的含意是：每当一个国家违反这些规范，美国就该开战，或准备军事介入；否则，我们似乎就不认真维护这些规范。事实并非如此。
Right now, we have 87 percent of serious chemical weapons have already been removed from Syria. There’s about 13 percent left. That’s as a consequence of U.S. leadership. And the fact that we didn’t have to fire a missile to get that accomplished is not a failure to uphold those international norms, it’s a success. It’s not a complete success until we have the last 13 percent out. 目前，叙利亚百分之八十七的危险化学武器已被移走，剩下约百分之十三。这是美国领导力带来的结果。我们没有发射导弹就取得这一进展，并不是未能维护国际规范，而是一次成功。当然，在最后百分之十三移走之前，这还不算完全成功。
With respect to Russia and Ukraine, we’ve been very clear about the fact that there’s not going to be a military solution to the problem in Ukraine, but we have already applied sanctions that have had an impact on the Russian economy and we have continued to hold out the prospect, the possibility to resolve this issue diplomatically. There was some possibility that Russia could take the wiser course after the meetings in Geneva. So far, at least, we have seen them not abide by the spirit or the letter of the agreement in Geneva. 至于俄罗斯和乌克兰，我们已经明确指出，乌克兰问题不可能靠军事手段解决。但我们已经实施制裁，对俄罗斯经济造成了影响，同时一直保留通过外交解决问题的机会。日内瓦会议之后，俄罗斯本可能选择更明智的道路。可到目前为止，我们看到他们既没有遵守协议的精神，也没有遵守协议的文字。
And instead, we continue to see militias and armed men taking over buildings, harassing folks who are disagreeing with them, and destabilizing the region, and we haven’t seen Russia step up and discourage that. 相反，我们继续看到民兵和武装人员占领建筑，骚扰意见不同的人，使地区局势不稳定；我们也没有看到俄罗斯出面制止。
On the other side, you’ve seen the government in Kyiv take very concrete steps, in introducing an amnesty law and offering a whole range of reforms with respect to the constitution, that are consistent with what was discussed in Geneva. And my expectation is, is that if, once again, Russia fails to abide by both the spirit and the letter of what was discussed in Geneva, that there will be further consequences and we will ramp up further sanctions. 另一方面，基辅政府已经采取非常具体的措施，提出大赦法，并就宪法改革作出一系列提议，符合日内瓦会议讨论的内容。我预计，如果俄罗斯再次不遵守日内瓦会议的精神和文字，就会面临进一步后果，我们将加大制裁力度。
That doesn’t mean that the problem is going to be solved right away. These are difficult issues. But what we try to do is to make sure that we are very clear about what we stand for, what we believe in, and we are willing to take actions on behalf of those values, those norms, and those ideals. 这并不意味着问题立刻就能解决。这些问题很棘手。但我们努力做到的是，清楚表明自己坚持什么、相信什么，并愿意采取行动维护这些价值、规范和理想。
Question: And on North Korea? 提问：那么朝鲜呢？
President Obama: And the question was? 奥巴马总统：你刚才问的是？
Question: Is there a warning to North Korea to not conduct another nuclear test? 提问：你是否在警告朝鲜不要再进行核试验？
President Obama: North Korea has engaged in provocative actions for the last several decades. It’s been an irresponsible actor on the international stage for the last several decades. So our message on North Korea has been consistent throughout. They are the most isolated country in the world. They are subject to more international sanctions and international condemnation than any country in the world. As a consequence, their people suffer as much as any peoples in the world. 奥巴马总统：过去几十年，朝鲜一直采取挑衅行动，在国际舞台上行事不负责任。因此，我们对朝鲜传达的信息始终如一。它是世界上最孤立的国家，受到的国际制裁和谴责比任何国家都多。结果，其人民遭受的苦难也位居世界前列。
And what we’ve said is if you are, in fact, serious about North Korea being a normal nation, then you’ve got to start changing your behavior. And that starts with the basic principle of denuclearizing the Korean Peninsula. 我们说的是，如果朝鲜真想成为一个正常国家，就必须开始改变行为。第一步，是遵守朝鲜半岛无核化这一基本原则。
Now, am I optimistic that there’s going to be a major strategic shift in North Korea’s attitudes any time soon? Probably not. But what I am confident about is, is that working with Japan, working with the Republic of Korea, and working with China and other interested parties in the region, that we can continue to apply more and more pressure on North Korea so that at some juncture they end up taking a different course. 我是否乐观地认为，朝鲜的态度很快会发生重大、战略性的转变？恐怕不会。但我确信，与日本、大韩民国、中国及地区内其他相关方合作，我们能够持续加大对朝鲜的压力，使它最终改弦更张。
In the meantime, they’re dangerous, and we have to make sure that we are guarding against any provocations getting out of hand. This is one of the reasons why the alliance is so important and collective self-defense is so important. But we are not surprised when they engage in irresponsible behavior. That’s been their pattern for the last couple of decades. And what we have to do is to continue to try to contain and mitigate the potential damage that this behavior has and continue to put pressure on them so that we can see a shift. 与此同时，朝鲜仍很危险，我们必须防止任何挑衅失控。这也是同盟和集体自卫如此重要的原因之一。但它采取不负责任的行动，并不令我们意外；过去二十年一直如此。我们要继续遏制并减轻这种行为可能造成的损害，同时持续施压，促使其发生转变。
And China’s participation in pushing the DPRK in a different direction is critically important as well. They have not only an opportunity but I think a security interest and a broader interest in a peaceful resolution to what has been a generation-long conflict and is the most destabilizing, dangerous situation in all of the Asia Pacific region. 中国参与推动朝鲜改变方向也至关重要。对于和平解决这场延续了一代人、堪称整个亚太地区最不稳定也最危险的冲突，中国不仅有机会参与，我认为也有自身的安全利益和更广泛的利益。
Prime Minister Abe: [As interpreted.] First of all, I would like to state the following: The Japan-U.S. alliance is unwavering and it’s indispensable to maintain the Asia Pacific region peaceful and stable. The Japan-U.S. alliance and the relationship and the strengthening thereof is very beneficial. And to strengthen our bilateral relationship, you have tremendous enthusiasm. I believe in that. And your enthusiasm and the United States’ is what we place our confidence in. And in the talks between us today that confidence became even stronger. This is something that I wished to mention to you. 安倍首相：[经口译。]首先，我想说明：日美同盟坚如磐石，是维护亚太和平稳定不可或缺的力量。维持并加强日美同盟及双边关系，对我们非常有益。你对加强两国关系怀有极大的热情，我对此深信不疑。我们信赖你和美国所展现的这份热情。经过今天的会谈，这份信任变得更深了。这是我想告诉各位的。
And the alliance between our two countries in order to strengthen this -- or if we strengthen this, this is not applying pressure to other countries or intimidating other countries. This is for the peace and stability of the region and to strengthen this and to make this region a law-abiding region. Changes of the status quo based on intimidation and coercion will not be condoned. We want to make this a peaceful region which values laws, and in doing this strengthening of our bilateral alliance is extremely important. On this point, I fully trust President Obama. 加强两国同盟，并不是为了向其他国家施压或威吓其他国家，而是为了本地区的和平稳定，使这里成为遵守法律的地区。我们不能容许以威吓和胁迫改变现状。我们希望建设一个珍视法治的和平地区，为此加强双边同盟极其重要。在这一点上，我完全信任奥巴马总统。
The reporter has mentioned the situation in Ukraine. In The Hague the G7 meeting took place, and President Obama exerted strong leadership and the G7 was united in its approach toward Russia. Annexation of Crimea in violation of the international laws would not be condoned -- that was the message which was generated to Russia. We would continue to communicate information -- message under the leadership of President Obama to Russia. 记者提到了乌克兰局势。七国集团曾在海牙举行会议，奥巴马总统发挥了强有力的领导作用，各国在对俄立场上保持一致。我们向俄罗斯传达的信息是：不能容许违反国际法吞并克里米亚。我们将在奥巴马总统的领导下，继续向俄罗斯传递这一信息。
And with regard to the DPRK, unless they change the present policies there is no future for the public in the DPRK. We need to make the DPRK understand this and pressure must be applied with cooperation between the international society to achieve this. And China holds the key to this. Japan, the United States, and ROK must exercise its influence over China. 至于朝鲜，如果不改变现行政策，朝鲜人民就没有未来。我们必须让朝鲜认识到这一点，国际社会需要合作施压。中国在其中掌握关键。日本、美国和大韩民国必须共同对中国发挥影响。
With regard to the Asia Pacific region as well as international society, there are various challenges and the alliance must continue to be robust so that we can cooperate to resolve issues in Asia and in the world. 无论在亚太地区还是国际社会，都面临各种挑战；同盟必须继续保持牢固，使我们能携手解决亚洲和世界的问题。
Question: On the TPP, I’d like to ask the question to the two leaders. First to Prime Minister Abe, regarding TPP -- negotiations and consultations are to continue, you have said. What are the remaining issues? And to what extent have you made progress at the Diet? With regard to the five sensitive items they resolve that in this stage the elimination of tariffs would not be accepted. Do you believe under such circumstances an agreement can be reached? 提问：我想向两位领导人提问跨太平洋伙伴关系协定的问题。先请问安倍首相：你说谈判和磋商还会继续。尚有哪些问题没有解决？你在国会取得了多大进展？对于五类敏感品目，国会决议认为现阶段不能取消关税。在这种情况下，你认为还能达成协议吗？
The next question to President Obama. Japan, with regard to rice and wheat and beef and pork, is very careful about reducing tariffs. What is your view on this for agreement between Japan and the United States? Agriculture, produce tariffs -- what is the ideal resolution to this issue in your view, please? 接下来请问奥巴马总统。日本对于降低大米、小麦、牛肉和猪肉的关税非常谨慎。为了让日美达成协议，你怎么看这个问题？对于农产品关税，你认为理想的解决办法是什么？
Prime Minister Abe: [As interpreted.] On the TPP, this is to create a major economic zone in the growth area of Asia -- basic human rights, rule of law, and democracy with countries that share these values. We will be creating new rules and it is for this purpose. It is the 21st-century type of economic zone which we wish to create. For the region as a whole, it’s strategically very important, and we see eye-to-eye on this point between President Obama and myself. 安倍首相：[经口译。]跨太平洋伙伴关系协定旨在同那些分享基本人权、法治和民主价值观的国家，在亚洲这一增长地区建立一个大型经济区。我们要为此制定新规则，打造一个二十一世纪型的经济区。这对整个地区具有非常重要的战略意义，我与奥巴马总统在这一点上看法一致。
The remaining issues must be overcome very quickly and resolved so that TPP as a whole can be concluded. We should cooperate and exert further leadership. And that is the task that President Obama and I have, I believe. And from a broad perspective, along with President Obama, we want to make decisions and judgments. On the part of our country, there is this resolution adopted by the Diet. We will take the proper heed of this so that we will choose the path in the best interest of the country. But we also hope to conclude the talks in a favorable way. 我们必须尽快克服并解决剩余问题，使协定整体谈判得以完成。我们应当合作，进一步发挥领导作用。我相信这正是奥巴马总统和我的任务。我们希望从大局出发，共同作出判断和决定。日本国会已经通过相关决议，我们会认真对待，选择最符合国家利益的道路。同时，我们也希望谈判取得有利结果。
We want to try to achieve conclusion of the talks as a whole. 我们将努力推动整体谈判达成结论。
President Obama: I will leave the details of the negotiations to the negotiators. I think it’s fair to say that there are certain sectors of the Japanese economy -- agricultural sectors, the auto sector -- in which market access has been restricted historically, certainly compared to the market access that Japan has had to U.S. consumers. And those are all issues that people are all familiar with, and at some point have to be resolved. I believe that point is now. 奥巴马总统：谈判细节我会交给谈判代表。我认为可以公平地说，日本经济中的某些领域，尤其是农业和汽车业，历来限制市场准入；相较之下，日本进入美国消费者市场的机会要大得多。大家都熟悉这些问题，它们迟早必须得到解决。我认为时机就是现在。
Prime Minister Abe, I think courageously, has recognized that although Japan continues to be one of the most powerful economies in the world, that over the last two decades its pace of growth and innovation had stalled and that if, in fact, Japan wanted to push forward in this new century then reforms were going to have to take place. And he has initiated a number of those reforms. 我认为，安倍首相勇敢地认识到，尽管日本仍是世界最强大的经济体之一，过去二十年它的增长和创新步伐却陷入停滞。如果日本希望在新世纪继续前进，就必须进行改革。他已经启动了多项改革。
TPP is consistent with those reforms. And as Prime Minister Abe said, there’s strategic importance to this because what’s happening now is we’re shaping the economic environment for the fastest-growing region in the world, not just for this year or next year, but potentially for this decade and the next decade. 跨太平洋伙伴关系协定与这些改革相符。正如安倍首相所说，它还具有战略意义：我们现在塑造的是世界上增长最快地区的经济环境，影响的不只是今年或明年，很可能延续到未来十年乃至二十年。
And what rules apply -- whether we are operating in a fair and transparent way, whether intellectual property is respected, whether markets are freely accessible, whether, in fact, countries are able to increase trade and as a consequence, increase jobs and prosperity for their people -- a lot of that is going to depend on choices and decisions that we make right now. TPP is an opportunity for us to make that happen. 适用什么规则——运作是否公平透明、知识产权是否受到尊重、市场能否自由进入、各国是否真能扩大贸易，进而为人民增加就业和繁荣——在很大程度上取决于我们此刻的选择和决定。协定给了我们实现这些目标的机会。
Now, there are always political sensitivities in any kind of trade discussions. Prime Minister Abe has got to deal with his politics; I’ve got to deal with mine. And I think that Congress has passed, for example, recently a free trade agreement with the Republic of Korea and other countries around the world, and it’s been based on notions of reciprocity and notions that if we tear down some of these existing barriers that both countries can do better, both countries can grow. 当然，任何贸易谈判都有政治上的敏感问题。安倍首相要处理本国政治，我也要处理我的。比如，国会最近通过了与大韩民国及世界其他国家的自由贸易协定，其基础是互惠的理念：只要拆除一些现有壁垒，双方就都能发展得更好。
This is even more challenging because we have more countries involved. But my basis for doing this is because, ultimately, I think it’s good for America to have a Asia Pacific region where our companies can innovate, can compete, can sell our goods and services freely, where our intellectual property is protected. And I think that’s going to create more jobs in the United States. It’s going to create greater prosperity in the United States. 这次谈判涉及更多国家，因此更具挑战。但我推动谈判的根本理由是，我认为拥有这样一个亚太地区对美国有利：我们的企业能在此创新、竞争、自由销售商品和服务，知识产权也得到保护。我相信这会为美国创造更多就业和繁荣。
But it’s a win-win situation, because I think the same is going to be true for Japan, the same is going to be true for Malaysia, the same is going to be true for Vietnam, the same is going to be true for the other countries that are in this discussion. 但这也是双赢的局面，因为我相信，日本、马来西亚、越南以及参与讨论的其他国家同样会受益。
But that means that short term, all of us have to move out of our comfort zones and not just expect that we’re going to get access to somebody else’s market without providing access to our own. And it means that we have to sometimes push our constituencies beyond their current comfort levels because ultimately it’s going to deliver a greater good for all people. 不过，这意味着短期内我们所有人都得走出舒适区，不能只期待进入别国市场，却不开放自己的市场。有时我们还得推动各自的选民群体超越目前能接受的范围，因为这最终会给所有人带来更大的利益。
Mr. Carney: Julie Pace of the Associated Press has the final question. 卡尼先生：最后一个问题来自美联社的朱莉·佩斯。
Question: I wanted to go back to the situation in Ukraine. You said that Russia is so far not abiding by the Geneva agreement, but you appeared to indicate that you have not made a decision yet on levying further sanctions. So, first, can you just clarify whether you have or have not made that decision? And if you have not, what gives you confidence that holding off on further sanctions might change Russia’s calculus? And couldn’t they just be using the Geneva agreement as a stalling tactic as they weigh military options or try to influence the May Ukraine elections? 提问：我想回到乌克兰局势。你说俄罗斯迄今没有遵守日内瓦协议，但你似乎表示尚未决定是否施加进一步制裁。首先，请澄清你到底有没有作出决定。如果还没有，你凭什么相信暂缓制裁会改变俄罗斯的盘算？俄罗斯是否可能一边权衡军事选项或试图影响乌克兰五月的选举，一边把日内瓦协议当作拖延时间的手段？
And, Prime Minister Abe, there are historical disputes in Asia that are a powerful source of tension and instability in this region. What responsibility do you and other leaders in Asia have to avoid inflammatory language or actions, including further visits to the Yasukuni Shrine that could further exacerbate these tensions? Thank you. 安倍首相，亚洲的历史争端是地区紧张和不稳定的重要根源。你和亚洲其他领导人负有什么责任，来避免煽动性言辞或行动，包括再次参拜可能加剧紧张的靖国神社？谢谢。
President Obama: Well, Julie, we have been consistently preparing for the possibility that, in fact, Geneva didn’t deliver on its promise. I think you’ll remember I was asked the day that the discussions had concluded what my hopes were and I said, well, I’m not overly optimistic about the ability to deliver. And so what that means is that we have been preparing for the prospect that we’re going to have to engage in further sanctions. Those are teed up. 奥巴马总统：朱莉，我们一直在为日内瓦协议可能无法兑现承诺作准备。你或许记得，谈判结束当天有人问我对结果抱有什么希望，我说过自己对其能否落实并不过分乐观。因此，我们一直准备着可能不得不实施进一步制裁。相关措施已就绪。
It requires some technical work and it also requires coordination with other countries. So the fact that I haven’t announced them yet doesn’t mean that they haven’t been prepared and teed up. At the point where they are ready to go, I guarantee you AP is going to be the first to know. 这还需要一些技术工作，也需要与其他国家协调。所以，我尚未宣布，并不意味着制裁措施尚未准备妥当。等到可以推出时，我保证美联社会第一个知道。
Question: I’ll hold you to that. 提问：我会记住你的保证。
President Obama: But I think it’s important to emphasize that throughout this process, our goal has been to change Mr. Putin’s calculus; that our preference is to resolve this issue diplomatically; that sanctions hurt Russia more than anybody else but they’re disruptive to the global economy and they’re unnecessary if, in fact, Russia would recognize that the government in Kyiv is prepared to have serious negotiations that preserve the rights of all Ukrainians, including Russian speakers, and is prepared to decentralize in ways that, originally, Mr. Putin said were of utmost importance to him. 奥巴马总统：但我想强调，在整个过程中，我们的目标一直是改变普京先生的盘算；我们更愿意通过外交解决；制裁对俄罗斯的伤害最大，但也会扰乱全球经济。如果俄罗斯承认基辅政府愿意认真谈判、保障所有乌克兰人的权利，包括说俄语的人，并愿意按照普京先生最初所说的重点推进权力下放，那么制裁就没有必要。
So far, at least, they have not chosen the wise path. And over the medium and long term, this is going to hurt Russia as much as it hurts Ukraine. Already you’ve seen a whole lot of money, a whole lot of foreign investors leaving Russia because they don’t see this as a reliable place to invest. And Russia needs to reform its economy and needs to diversify its economy because the rest of the world is moving further and further off the fossil fuels that are the primary way that Russia is able to bankroll itself. 至少到目前为止，他们还没有选择明智的道路。从中长期看，这对俄罗斯造成的伤害不亚于对乌克兰的伤害。你们已经看到，大量资金和外国投资者撤离俄罗斯，因为他们不认为那里是可靠的投资地。俄罗斯需要改革和多元化发展经济，因为世界其他地方正越来越远离化石燃料，而化石燃料是俄罗斯财政收入的主要来源。
And the decisions right now that are being made in Ukraine will not help that process; it will hinder it. 当前围绕乌克兰作出的决定，不会帮助俄罗斯推进这一进程，只会妨碍它。
Now, I understand that additional sanctions may not change Mr. Putin’s calculus -- that’s possible. How well they change his calculus in part depends on not just us applying sanctions but also the cooperation of other countries. And that’s why there’s got to be a lot of diplomatic spadework done at each phase of this process. 我明白，进一步制裁也可能改变不了普京先生的盘算。效果如何，一部分取决于是否不只是我们实施制裁，也取决于其他国家是否合作。因此，在这一过程的每个阶段，都必须做大量扎实的外交工作。
And in discussions that I’ve had with Prime Minister Abe, in discussions that I had with my European counterparts, my consistent point has been there’s some things the United States can do alone, but ultimately it’s going to have to be a joint effort, a collective effort. And so while we’ve done our homework and we have things teed up, it’s also important for us to make sure that we’re in consultation with all these countries each and every time that we apply additional sanctions. 我与安倍首相和欧洲同行讨论时始终强调，有些事美国可以独自做，但最终必须共同努力、集体行动。所以，尽管我们已经做好功课、备妥措施，每次施加额外制裁时，也都必须确保同这些国家充分磋商。
Question: Can I clarify? 提问：我能澄清一下吗？
President Obama: Sure. 奥巴马总统：当然。
Question: Are you saying that you have made a decision to apply further sanctions but you just have to wait for a technical process to play out? Or are you saying you have not made the decision yet to levy those sanctions? 提问：你是说，已经决定进一步制裁，只是在等待技术程序完成？还是说，你尚未决定实施这些制裁？
President Obama: What I’m saying is, is that we have prepared for the possibility of applying additional sanctions, that there are a whole bunch of technical issues behind that; that there’s always the possibility that Russia, tomorrow or the next day, reverses course and takes a different approach -- which, by the way, would simply involve them stating clearly that they actually believe in what they said in Geneva, that they actually call on those who are holding buildings in the south and eastern Ukraine to get out of those buildings, 奥巴马总统：我的意思是，我们已经为可能实施额外制裁作好准备，其中涉及许多技术问题；俄罗斯也始终有可能在明天或后天改变方向，采取不同做法。顺便说，那只需要他们明确表示真正相信自己在日内瓦所说的话，真正呼吁占据乌克兰南部和东部建筑的人撤离，
that they are encouraged by the willingness of the Kyiv government to follow through on amnesty, that they allow OSCE monitors in and that they support an election process where Ukrainians are able to make their own decisions. So it wouldn’t require a radical shift. It would require the kinds of steps that on paper, at least they already agreed to as recently as last week. 欢迎基辅政府愿意履行大赦承诺，让欧洲安全与合作组织的观察员进入，并支持让乌克兰人自行作出决定的选举进程。因此，这不需要什么根本转向，只需要采取他们至少在纸面上、就在上周已同意的那些步骤。
Do I think they’re going to do that? So far, the evidence doesn’t make me hopeful. And I think it’s fair to say that, as we’ve said earlier this week, this is a matter of days and not weeks. Assuming that they do not follow through, we will follow through on what we said, which is that there will be additional consequences on the Russians. 我认为他们会这样做吗？迄今的证据让我难以抱有希望。正如我们本周早些时候所说，这件事要以天而非以周来衡量。如果他们不履行承诺，我们也会兑现自己所说的话，让俄罗斯承担进一步后果。
Prime Minister Abe: [As interpreted.] First of all, my basic recognition of history is such that politicians have to have a sense of humility when it comes to history. Japan, 70 years ago in the war -- when the war ended, to many persons especially persons in Asia, we had inflicted tremendous damage and pain. And we have reflected on this, and we started our work after the war. For 70 years, as a peace-loving nation we have steadily shed the past, and that is Japan and that is the Japanese public. 安倍首相：[经口译。]首先，我对历史的基本认识是，政治人物面对历史必须怀有谦卑。七十年前的战争结束时，日本给许多人，尤其是亚洲人民，造成了巨大的损害和痛苦。我们对此进行了反省，并开始战后重建。七十年来，日本和日本人民作为一个热爱和平的国家，持续努力摆脱过去。
Ever since we were poor we tried to contribute to Asia. We made our maximum efforts, even when we were poor. And many nations in Asia have evaluated highly Japan’s work. In the Abe government, there is no change in stance compared to previous governments. Last year’s end, I visited Yasukuni, and to those that have fought for the country and that have been wounded, that have passed away, I have prayed and prayed for the souls of such persons. That was the purpose of my visit to the shrine. 即使在自身贫困时，我们也努力为亚洲作贡献，尽了最大的努力。许多亚洲国家高度评价日本的工作。安倍政府的立场与历届政府并无不同。去年年底，我参拜了靖国神社，向那些为国作战、负伤或逝去的人祈祷，追思他们的灵魂。这就是我参拜神社的目的。
And many leaders of the world share this common attitude, I believe. And at the same time, in Yasukuni Shrine there is a remembrance memorial called Chinreisha, and I visited this memorial. This has not been reported much, but in this memorial, those who have passed away as a result of the war, not only Japanese, but those from all over the world honored there. So I have visited this memorial so that never again people would suffer in wars. I renewed my resolve to create such a society and such a world and I have renewed my pledge not to engage in war. 我相信，世界许多领导人都有这种共同的态度。同时，靖国神社内还有一处名为“镇灵社”的纪念设施，我也去参拜了。有关情况鲜少见诸报道，但那里纪念的不仅是日本人，也包括来自世界各地因战争而逝去的人。我参拜这处设施，是希望人们永远不再遭受战争之苦。我再次坚定了创建这样一个社会、这样一个世界的决心，也重申了不再发动战争的承诺。
And I have released a statement to that effect. 我也为此发表了一份声明。
With regard to my basic thinking, I will continue to explain and make efforts so that people will understand. I should like to accumulate such efforts. After the war, in order to create a democratic and free nation, we have made tremendous efforts and we have respected human rights and we have valued the rule of law not only in Japan, but in the world. We want to increase regions of this kind. 关于我的基本想法，我将继续解释并努力争取人们理解，持续积累这样的努力。战后，为建立一个民主自由的国家，我们付出了巨大努力。我们不仅在日本，也在全世界尊重人权、珍视法治。我们希望让更多地区成为这样。
And so, we would like to accumulate efforts toward this end -- a peaceful and a prosperous world. In order to build such a world, we would like to contribute. And by so doing, I hope that many countries of the world would understand. 因此，我们希望不断努力，建设一个和平繁荣的世界，并为此作出贡献。我希望通过这些行动，让世界上许多国家理解我们。
