Japan provides $15.5 billion in aid for the fight against terrorism

Japan's foreign minister said the country is taking anti-terrorism measures after two Japanese hostages were brutally executed by IS militants.

Japan continues to support countries in fighting terrorism after the hostage crisis (Photo: Foreign Policy)

Japan has just announced new measures to fight terrorism, including an additional $15.5 billion in aid to support Middle Eastern and African countries in the fight.

Speaking today, Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida said Japan introduced these anti-terrorism measures after two Japanese hostages were executed by the self-proclaimed Islamic State (IS) terrorist group.

The money will help Middle Eastern and African countries strengthen border controls to prevent foreign nationals from joining terrorist groups. It also includes $7.5 million announced by Japanese Foreign Minister Kishida during a visit to Belgium last month to help strengthen border controls, improve investigative capabilities and develop legal systems.

The entire amount will be disbursed by the Japanese Government through the activities of international organizations.

The Japanese government also plans to disburse the $200 million non-military aid commitment announced by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe last month to help countries deal with refugees fleeing IS-controlled areas. Japan affirmed that it will consider further expanding humanitarian aid and strengthening communication with countries and international organizations in the fight against terrorism./.

According to VOV