Tuesday ,3 August 2021 (YJC)_ The Japanese Embassy in Iraq announced its financial support of about $ 2 million for the Iraqi election on October 10, 2021.
The Japanese Embassy in Iraq has announced that it has provided 216 million yen (approximately $ 2 million) in financial support to the United Nations Independent Election Commission (IEC) project.
In this regard, Suzuki Kotaro, the Japanese ambassador to Baghdad, noted that the election is the best fundamental event to turn the will of the Iraqi people and their demands into a national policy.
He expressed hope that the assistance of the Government and the people of Japan will contribute to strengthening the information technology capabilities of the High Commissioner for Elections and the implementation of preventive measures against the Corona virus, as well as ensuring transparency and acceptance in the upcoming elections.
The Japanese embassy also said: UN appreciated Japan's support for Iraq, which strengthens the transparent election process.