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UN: SDF Dispatch To Iraq Notable
Updated:2004-02-24 14:57:09 MYT

UN Secretary General Kofi Annan's praising of Japan's dispatch of its Self-Defence Forces to Iraq indicates the high hopes harboured by the United Nations, which is intensifying its involvement in the reconstruction of Iraq, concerning Japan's extension of assistance to that country.

Coming into question are what concrete efforts this country can make in the realm of international cooperation, an issue that Japan needs to consider in light of its obligations under the Japan-US security alliance.

Annan, visiting Japan for the first time in two years, held talks separately with Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi and Foreign Minister Yoriko Kawaguchi. During the talks, Annan expressed his appreciation for Japan's assistance in Iraq, noting that this country has become a leading contributor to the restoration of Iraq and expressing his gratitude for the humanitarian aid the SDF is offering.

Japan's dispatch of its SDF units is aimed at helping Iraq stabilise the livelihood of its people through humanitarian assistance. Such efforts will promote the stability of Iraq, and in turn that of the Middle East and the international community.

Annan told reporters that although the circumstances surrounding Iraq were complicated in the past, the important thing now was to help rebuild the country. He went on to emphasise that unity in the international community and the UN Security Council were essential for Iraq's reconstruction. What he said makes sense.

The words "complicated circumstances" referred to the rift that opened up between the United States and Britain, and France, Germany and Russia over the pros and cons of waging war against Iraq, paralysing the Security Council.

Minshuto (Democratic Party of Japan) has asserted that unless an Iraqi government is established by its people and a new UN resolution is passed on the basis of a request from that government, Japan should not engage in assistance in Iraq, including the use of SDF units.

The fact that the UN chief has given high marks to Japan's dispatch of the SDF units to Iraq gives Minshuto President Naoto Kan - who opposes the dispatch of the SDF units to Iraq, claiming it runs counter to the Constitution - something to chew over.

Japan cannot sit idly by while rampant attacks by terrorists continue in Iraq and the jobless situation in that country worsens, threatening the stability of people's livelihood and hindering the handover of the reins of government to the Iraqi people.

Annan's visit to Japan came as the United Nations has begun involving itself closely in the construction of a post-war government in Iraq.

This development came after the United States called on the United Nations to get politically involved in the reconstruction of Iraq, in a bid to find a breakthrough in the stalled process of transferring sovereignty to the Iraqi people.

Japan's cooperation will be necessary in various areas that the United Nations becomes involved in, including preparations for establishing a new constitution and for holding direct elections.



The Daily Yomiuri/ANN


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東南アジアの華僑新聞で、日本の自衛隊の海外派兵を肯定的に評価する読売新聞の社説あたりがそのまま掲載されてる。

東南アジアの華僑の、日本に対する見方が少しずつ変わってきたということか。

時代も変わってきたということだ。