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Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Japan promotes peace and increases defense budget

Hyunga (16DDH) Class Helicopter-Carrying DestroyerJapanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan stated during the ceremony devoted to the 66th anniversary of Japan's surrender in WWII that Japan would never wage war again.

The head of the Japanese government promised to put the most efforts in strengthening peace in the world.

"Our country inflicted considerable damage and pain on many countries, especially the people in Asian nations. Together with all the people, I express my heartfelt sorrow for those lost in the war and pray for world peace and the country's continued prosperity," Kan said.

The Japanese prime minister also vowed to "renew Japan's pledge never again to engage in war and instead to actively contribute to the establishment of ever-lasting peace in the world."

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