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Japan Launches Peace Office to Mediate Global Conflicts
12/17/2025
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- Japan's Foreign Ministry plans to establish a new office by March 2026 to mediate peace between third countries.
- The plan aligns with the Liberal Democratic Party and Japan Innovation Party coalition agreement.
- Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara emphasized timely conflict resolution, noting the Gaza center coordinates humanitarian aid and reconstruction with over 20 countries.
- The government will send civilian personnel to the United States-led Civil-Military Coordination Center in Gaza by the end of this year.
