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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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