Japan's government has pledged $5billion in aid to Afghanistan over the next five years, which is likely to be used for job training, helping the former Taliban fighters to reintegrate with society, and for agriculture and infrastructure development. Japan's Government wants to end a mission by the Maritime Self Defense Force to supply fuel to assist US-led operations in the country. They are also working on a plan that would offer more civilian aid.
Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama is expected to discuss details of the scheme with US President Barack Obama when he visits Japan on Friday. His Democratic Party of Japan wants a more equal relationship with the United States.
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