Nakasone presses for greater defense spending
Japanese Prime Minister Yasuhiro Nakasone urged stronger defense, saying Japan must defend itself and align with the United States and Europe. He stopped short of promising to keep defense outlays under 1 percent of GNP, citing economy growth and Cabinet limits amid fiscal austerity.
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Reagan officials press Japan on trade barriers
Deputy Trade Representative David Macdonald and Commerce Secretary Malcom Baldrige issued stern public criticisms of Japan for not opening markets as agreed. Commerce official Lionel H Olivier said attacks were not planned but reflect mounting frustration with Japanese intransigence amid rising Democratic protectionist talk.
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France and India Agree on Nuclear Fuel Supply
French President Francois Mitterrand arrived in New Delhi after India and France signed an agreement to supply nuclear fuel for the Tarapur reactor near Bombay. The accord, inked by French Ambassador Andre Ross and Indian Atomic Energy Commission Chairman H N Sethna, transfers to France a U.S. obligation while India accepts international inspection of Tarapur.
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Sadat’s brother Esmat upheld under ban on foreign travel
Egypts Court of Ethics keeps travel bans in place against Esmat Sadat and four of his sons and one daughter linked to the Egypt Watergate graft case. Ten family members were exempted based on age or homemaking status. The court considers further orders on detention and seizure in upcoming sessions.
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