Japanese Ambassador visits Karbala
The Japanese Ambassador to Iraq, Futoshi Matsumoto, and members of Karbala Sub-Committee on the Prevention of Violent Extremism. Photo: UNDP Iraq
Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – The Japanese Ambassador to Iraq, Futoshi Matsumoto, met on Tuesday with the Karbala Sub-Committee on the Prevention of Violent Extremism (PVE) headed by the deputy governor, with the presence of Karbala governor, and the head of the national committee for implementation of Iraq’s prevention of violent extremism strategy from the National Security Advisory, with participation of local NGOs, according to a statement issued by the United Nations Development Program (UNDP).
The meeting discussed objectives and progress of the sub-committee’s efforts implemented through support from the UNDP in partnership with the Japanese government, the statement explained.
Supporting the Iraqi government with strengthening capacities on PVE and ensuring community readiness for reintegration is a priority for the Japanese government, as part of generous support provided through UNDP’s Support to Social Stability in Iraq through Preventing Violent Extremism Project, the statement mentioned.
The project assists the Iraqi government to implement its National Strategy to Combat Violent Extremism Conducive to Terrorism by building institutional capacity at the national and sub-national levels, enhancing community resilience, and promoting viable pathways to reduce violent extremism with focus on women and youth.
“Japan will continue to support Iraqis to attain a peaceful and prosperous society in cooperation with UNDP,” Matsumoto said.
The Support to Social Stability in Iraq through Preventing Violent Extremism Project is part of UNDP Iraq’s five-year Social Cohesion Program launched in January 2020 to promote stronger, peaceful, and more cohesive communities in all areas of Iraq, the statement added.