Pino Arlacchi (S&D), in writing. - I support this report in order to further elevate EU-Japan relations through the timely conclusion of the negotiations of a comprehensive strategic partnership agreement. Japan has been an EU strategic partner since 2003 and since has already cooperated in a number of fields such as customs cooperation and legal assistance in criminal matters, science and technology, internet security, academic and research cooperation, the peaceful use of nuclear energy, business community contacts and the promotion of people-to-people links. Moreover, the further enhancement of EU-Japan relations will aim at providing a long-standing framework for a closer relationship contributing considerably to the deepening of political, economic and cultural relations with tangible results for the citizens of both regions.