(Arabic Translation is attached)(الترجمة العربية مرفقة)
August 17, 2012
No.20
Statement by the Press Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan
on a series of terrorist attacks in Iraq
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- Japan has been greatly shocked and is indignant at a series of terrorist attacks in the cities of Iraq including Baghdad and Kirkuk on August 16, which caused many deaths and injuries. Japan expresses its deepest condolences for those who have been killed in the attacks and their bereaved families.
- Terrorism cannot be justified for any reason, and Japan condemns these atrocious acts of terrorism that indiscriminately target innocent people.
- Japan will continue to proactively support efforts by the Iraqi government and its people for the stabilization of the security situation and the reconstruction of its economy.
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