Japan/Iraq regarding Iraq stability

Japan, Iraq agree to closely cooperate for stability in Iraq
Friday 19th June, 03:32 AM JST
TOKYO —

Foreign Minister Hirofumi Nakasone and his Iraqi counterpart Hoshyar Zebari agreed Thursday to maintain close cooperation for the peace and stability in Iraq and its neighboring countries, as well as to strengthen bilateral ties in the fields of energy and culture.

Zebari expressed “deep appreciation for the wide-ranging reconstruction assistance” that Japan has been providing to Iraq, including one provided by the Self-Defense Forces for five years until last December, according to a joint statement issued after the two ministers held talks in Tokyo.

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i know nothing about world hisrory

but find it interesting that japan was so involved with iraq

iv heard how they have been helping nam for so many years

boy japan does get around

Japan economically is a powerhouse......always good to have their money backing you.