Japan plans to back fertilizer-producing countries

05 May 2010
Tokyo - The Japanese government is mulling plans to back fertilizer-producing countries including Jordan to ensure swift flow of chemical fertilizers deliveries to the world's second largest economy, said a statement released on Tuesday by Japanese Ministry of Agriculture (MoA).

"Japan is planning to provide these countries with necessary technical assistance in mining and environment conservation fields.

Studies in this regard have begun to identify their needs," the statement added.

© Jordan News Agency - Petra 2010

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