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Japan has pursued a more active foreign policy in recent years, recognizing<br />
the responsibility that accompanies its economic strength, and has expanded<br />
ties with the Middle East, which provides most of its oil. In 2006, Japan's<br />
Ground Self Defense Force completed a successful 2-year mission in Iraq.<br />
The Air Self-Defense Force's (ASDF) airlift support mission in Iraq formally<br />
ended in December 2008. In January 2010, the Diet also ended the Anti-<br />
Terrorism Special Measures Law that allowed for Japan's Maritime Self<br />
Defense Force refueling activities in support of Operation Enduring Freedom<br />
in the Indian Ocean. Since 2009, Japan has been an active partner in<br />
international counter-piracy efforts off the Horn of Africa.<br />
Japan increasingly is active in Africa and Latin America--concluding<br />
negotiations with Mexico, Chile, and Peru on Economic Partnership<br />
Agreements (EPAs)--and has extended significant support to development<br />
projects in both regions. Japan's economic engagement with its neighbors is<br />
increasing, as evidenced by the conclusion of EPAs with Singapore, the<br />
Philippines, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Brunei, Vietnam, and India.<br />
Chart 5: Growth in volume of world merchandise trade and GDP, 2005-<br />
13 (Annual % change)<br />
Figures for 2012 and 2013 are projections. Source: WTO Secretariat<br />
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