Japan's government will draw up a strategy for increased ocean development to secure marine resources and maintain security.

The government plans to compile the strategy by the end of next March. It is based on a five-year basic ocean policy plan that the Cabinet approved this past April.

The main strategy discussion topics are expected to include creating an environment on and around Minamitorishima, an island at the easternmost point of Japan, for exploring critical minerals and rare earth elements.

The government will also likely consider preparing the legal framework needed to enable the installation of offshore wind power generation facilities inside Japan's exclusive economic zone.

Officials are also expected to discuss the use of Autonomous Underwater Vehicles, or AUVs, for ocean research.

Another likely agenda topic is the use of a surveillance system called Maritime Domain Awareness, or MDA, to enhance the capability to identify suspicious ships. The system uses satellites, among other means.

The government plans to accelerate strategy discussions on issues and timelines.