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Japan Times (Free subscription) | 02/09/2008
A trilateral summit with China and South Korea that Japan was preparing to host this month will be postponed, Foreign Minister Masahiko Komura said Tuesday, following Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda's surprise resignation the night before. Japan initially proposed holding the summit around Sept. 21 but was waiting for a reply from South Korea, where emotions are simmering over Japan's attempt...
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Raw Story (Free subscription) | 11/09/2008
Japan said Thursday it was ending an air mission in Iraq, wrapping up a military deployment which was historic for the pacifist nation but deeply unpopular among the public.Foreign Minister Masahiko Komura said Japan planned by the end of the year to bring back planes which flew goods and personnel into Iraq in support of the United Nations and US-led coalition.The mission is Japan's...
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The Telegraph (Free subscription) | 11/09/2008
... situation in Iraq has gradually improved and that we have achieved our purpose," Foreign Minister Masahiko Komura said in a press conference in Tokyo."The Iraqi side is reaching out to the other countries concerned to coordinate on what it will ask of the multinational forces from next year," he said. "I believe Iraq understands Japan's way of thinking."However, the move is certain...
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New York Times (Free subscription) | 11/09/2008
... Self-Defense forces, our determination to support Iraq will not change,'' said Foreign Minister Masahiko Komura.The announcement comes as Japan's divided government is debating the fate of its anti-terrorism maritime mission in the Indian Ocean, which expires in December.The mission began in 2001 to support U.S.-led forces in Afghanistan. But the government had to suspend it late...
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kansascity.com (Free subscription) | 11/09/2008
... Air Self-Defense forces, our determination to support Iraq will not change," said Foreign Minister Masahiko Komura.
The announcement comes as Japan's divided government is debating the fate of its anti-terrorism maritime mission in the Indian Ocean, which expires in December.
The mission began in 2001 to support U.S.-led forces in Afghanistan. But the government had to...
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IOL (Free subscription) | 11/09/2008
By Isabel ReynoldsTokyo - Japan said on Thursday it may end an air force mission that flies supplies into Iraq in support of US-led forces, despite a plea from Washington for the Japanese to stay on.The government is considering halting the mission and withdrawing roughly 210 air force personnel from their base in Kuwait by the end of the year, Foreign Minister Masahiko Komura told reporters,...
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CNN (Free subscription) | 11/09/2008
... Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi told reporters, according to the Kyodo news agency.Foreign Minister Masahiko Komura said Japan will discuss an official schedule for ending the mission with the United States, the United Nations and Iraq.Withdrawal would mark the end of Japan's military presence in Iraq. The country's Ground Self-Defense Force was initially deployed in 2004 to help in reconstruction...
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International Herald Tribune (Free subscription) | 11/09/2008
Japan is to withdraw its air force from missions in Iraq, where they have been flying supplies in support of U.S.-led forces, Foreign Minister Masahiko Komura said on Thursday.
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France24 (Free subscription) | 11/09/2008
Japan may end a military mission flying goods and personnel into Iraq from Kuwait, Foreign Minister Masahiko Komura said Thursday. Japan has about 210 air troops on the mission, which could be halted by the end of the year.
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Alarabiya.net (Free subscription) | 10/09/2008
Japan is considering withdrawing its air force from missions in Iraq, where they have been flying supplies in support of U.S.-led forces, Foreign Minister Masahiko Komura said on Thursday. Japan's air force has airlifted materials and armed troops since 2006 between Kuwait and locations in
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Deutsche Welle: DW-WORLD.DE (Free subscription) | 11/09/2008
Japanese Foreign Minister Masahiko Komura says his country has decided to terminate its military mission in Iraq by the end of the year. Japan currently has about 210 air force personnel based in Kuweit. Tokyo withdrew its ground troops from Iraq in 2006. Since then Japan has supported US-led coalition forces by airlifting materials and armed troops between Kuwait and locations in Iraq,...
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Moldova.org (Free subscription) | 05/09/2008
The Japanese foreign ministry said Friday North Korea will suspend its reinvestigation of abducted Japanese nationals until Tokyo has a new prime minister.Foreign Minster Masahiko Komura said the communist country wants to know the policy of the new administration before launching its reinvestigation of abductees, a critical factor in Japan-North Korea relations that has become a major...
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Trade Africa (Free subscription) | 31/08/2008
Japan will send three missions to Africa to promote investment and trade with African nations, Foreign Minister Masahiko Komura has said. Of the three delegations, the first is scheduled to leave August 30 for Botswana, Mozambique, Madagascar and South Africa, while the second will depart on Sept. 9 for Kenya, Uganda, Ethiopia and Tanzania. The third mission is set off on Sept. 13 for...
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Asia Times (Free subscription) | 28/08/2008
... to help others, "This is never forgivable," he said in unusually strong language. Foreign Minister Masahiko Komura strongly condemned the Taliban's act and offered his deep sympathy and condolences to Ito's family. Chief Cabinet Secretary Nobutaka Machimura on Thursday stressed that the government's current aid for Afghanistan's recovery and its commitment to fight against terrorism...
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worldwide-news.net (Free subscription) | 26/08/2008
Japan will send three missions to Africa to promote investment and trade with African nations, Foreign Minister Masahiko Komura said Tuesday. Of the three delegations, the first is scheduled to leave Saturday for Botswana, Mozambique, Madagascar and South Africa while the second will depart on Sept. 9 for Kenya, [...]
