Press Releases
Statement by the Press Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan on a series of terrorist attacks in Iraq
March 19, 2013
- Japan has been greatly shocked and is indignant at a series of terrorist attacks in the central area of Baghdad and its surrounding areas on March 19th, 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.