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¥55 billion aid for Pacific Island nations: Abe

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Prime Minister Shinzo Abe announced at a Pacific Island summit May 23 a fresh aid package worth more than ¥55 billion over the next three years to help deal with the impact of global warming and natural disasters.

Japan's pledge to improve the islands' resiliency at the two-day meeting in Iwaki, Fukushima Prefecture, not only reflects its desire to cooperate with the resource-rich region over fisheries and maritime issues but also comes amid an increase in China's maritime assertiveness and economic clout there. (Kyodo)

安倍首相、島サミットで550億円の支援を表明

安倍晋三首相は、福島県いわき市で開かれた「太平洋・島サミット」の首脳会議で、参加国に対する今後3年間の財政支援として550億円以上を拠出すると表明した。

The Japan Times ST: June 5, 2015