Mr. Shintaro Ito, State Secretary for Foreign Affairs, to attend the International Conference in support of the Palestinian Economy for the Reconstruction of Gaza

February 26, 2009

Mr. Shintaro Ito will visit Egypt from March 1 (Sun) to March 4 (Wed) to attend the International Conference in support of the Palestinian Economy for the Reconstruction of Gaza to be held on March 2 (Mon) in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt.
At the Conference, Mr. Ito will announce Japan’s assistance for the Palestinians including assistance for the reconstruction of Gaza and its further contribution to the Middle East Peace Process. He will also have meetings with delegates from various countries.

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