TOKYO, November 21 (RIA Novosti) - Russian President Vladimir Putin and Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi signed a memorandum Monday on measures to alleviate the impact of large-scale natural disasters.
Under the agreement, Russia and Japan would exchange information and experience in predicting and dealing with the effects of large-scale disasters, including an early warning system for earthquakes and tidal waves.
Both countries pledged to promote the creation of a global warning system, with joint access to information on natural disasters in the Asia-Pacific region and other countries received from regional monitoring centers.
The document also envisages exchange programs to promote advanced specialized training.
