Somalia seeks greater Japanese engagement in peace-building

Somalia seeks greater Japanese engagement in peace-building

TOKYO, Japan - Ali Ahmed Jama Jangeli, visiting foreign minister of the Somali transitional government, speaks in an interview with Kyodo News in Tokyo on Feb. 9, 2010. He called for greater engagement by Japan in the peace-building process in the African country, which remains a hotbed of Islamist insurgents and pirates.

Foreign minister of Somali transitional gov't in Japan

Foreign minister of Somali transitional gov't in Japan

TOKYO, Japan - Ali Ahmed Jama Jangeli, foreign minister of the Somali transitional federal government, speaks at a news conference at the Japan National Press Club in Tokyo on Feb. 8, 2010. Ali called for Japan's help in ensuring security in the country, which is a hotbed of Islamist rebels and pirates.

Somalia seeks greater Japanese engagement in peace-building

Somalia seeks greater Japanese engagement in peace-building

TOKYO, Japan - Ali Ahmed Jama Jangeli, visiting foreign minister of the Somali transitional government, speaks in an interview with Kyodo News in Tokyo on Feb. 9, 2010. He called for greater engagement by Japan in the peace-building process in the African country, which remains a hotbed of Islamist insurgents and pirates. (Kyodo)

Foreign minister of Somali transitional gov't in Japan

Foreign minister of Somali transitional gov't in Japan

TOKYO, Japan - Ali Ahmed Jama Jangeli, foreign minister of the Somali transitional federal government, speaks at a news conference at the Japan National Press Club in Tokyo on Feb. 8, 2010. Ali called for Japan's help in ensuring security in the country, which is a hotbed of Islamist rebels and pirates. (Kyodo)