Gov't seeks ruling party support for SDF role in Iraq force

Gov't seeks ruling party support for SDF role in Iraq force

TOKYO, Japan - Chief Cabinet Secretary Hiroyuki Hosoda (R) meets with senior officials of the ruling coalition parties in the Diet building on June 15. Hosoda briefed them on government plans to have Japanese troops in Iraq participate in a multinational force after the June 30 transfer of power to the Iraqi interim government.

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