100 million, a Japanese donation to Jordan because of war against Iraq

Japan announced yesterday it will give Jordan 100 milliondollars in aid to support it in withstanding the consequences of the war led by the USA against Iraq.

In a statement, the Japanese foreign ministry said it has taken this decision because it is expected that Jordan will suffer grave economic losses as a result of the war. The ministry added it will provide more 42 million as food aid for the Palestinians through the UN.

Worthy mentioning that the Japanese government voiced its support for the war against Iraq, but said it does not intend to finance the military campaign.