Yukio Hatoyama

...report said. "I began my trip here in Tokyo because the US-Japan alliance is a foundation for peace and prosperity throughout East Asia," Obama said at a news conference after meeting Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama. "I am confident...

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...the United States near Afghanistan. Japan will provide civil assistance worth 5 billion yen ($55.68 million) over five years to Afghanistan for agriculture, infrastructure and schools, Hatoyama said. "This is the type of assistance we...

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...of that." In the last week, Mr Obama has discussed climate change with a number of other world leaders including Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, President Hu Jintao of China and Japan's Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama. Domestic...

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Japan's Hatoyama eyes civilian role in Afghanistan TOKYO -- Japan's Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama says a civilian contribution to security in Afghanistan would be more appropriate for his country than continuing its role in providing Indian...

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...it ousted in August. Mr Obama and Mr Hatoyama are expected to pledge to develop and expand the US-Japan alliance and to step up co-operation in areas ranging from Afghanistan to climate change and nuclear disarmament. Officials have said...

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