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Statement by Ms. Yoriko Kawaguchi, Minister for Foreign Affairs, on the Signing of the Law of Administration for the State of Iraq for the Transitional Period

March 8, 2004
Japanese

Ms. Yoriko Kawaguchi, Minister for Foreign Affairs, issued the following statement regarding the signing of the Law of Administration for the State of Iraq for the Transitional Period on March 8 (local time).
  1. Japan welcomes the signing of the "Law of Administration for the State of Iraq for the Transitional Period" by the members of the Iraqi Governing Council on March 8 (Mon) (local time) which establishes a framework for a political process in Iraq.

  2. With the enactment of the law, I hope a political process from the handing over of the governing power at the end of June to the holding of an election will move smoothly, so that the Iraqi people can rebuild a peaceful and democratic state. Japan will extend necessary assistance for the reconstruction of Iraq, including the promotion of the political process.
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