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China-Japan-Koreas
Japan freezes assets related to Iran
2007-02-17
This is Japan's new Prime Minister, Shinzo Abe. I could tell the press doesn't care for his viewpoints 'cos all the pix of him (in Yahoo photos) were unflattering, taken from odd angles, awkward poses, etc. Thank you, Mr. Prime Minister.
The Japanese government has decided to freeze the assets of 10 groups and 12 individuals related to Iran's nuclear and missile programmes, under a UN sanction resolution approved in December, AFP reported. "We must execute the measures with a determined will and resolve because (the Iranian nuclear problem) affects the nuclear non-proliferation regime and North Korea's nuclear problem," foreign minister Taro Aso told reporters after the cabinet approved the measures.

The cabinet of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe also decided to ban transfer of funds in connection with Iran's sensitive nuclear and ballistic missile programmes. The measures will become effective Saturday.

Japan, despite being a close US ally, has maintained close trade ties with Iran. Asia's largest economy is almost entirely dependent on the Middle East for its oil, and imports about 15% of its total oil consumption from Iran.

Last year, the UN Security Council unanimously approved a resolution imposing sanctions that target Iran's nuclear and ballistic missile programmes. Aso called on Iran to stop its uranium enrichment activities and return to the negotiating table before and after the passage of the resolution.
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Posted by: gorb   2007-02-17 04:39  

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