MFA Spokesman's Comments on the vote by the Japanese Lower House to resume the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force's refuelling mission in the Indian Ocean, 11 January 2008
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11 January 2008
In response to media queries on the vote by the Japanese Lower House to resume the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force's refuelling mission in the Indian Ocean to coalition forces operating in Afghan...
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In response to media queries on the vote by the Japanese Lower House to resume the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force's refuelling mission in the Indian Ocean to coalition forces operating in Afghanistan, the MFA Spokesman said:
"This is good news. We welcome the Diet's decision to resume the Maritime Self-Defense Force's mission in the Indian Ocean. This is an important contribution to the global anti-terror campaign. Japan's contribution will help enhance the security of Afghanistan and the entire region."
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MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
SINGAPORE
11 JANUARY 2008
