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Syrian delegation begins Japan visit to boost reconstruction cooperation

Tokyo, July 3 (SANA) A Syrian delegation has begun an official visit to Japan aimed at boosting cooperation on reconstruction and early recovery through closer engagement with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), Syria’s Ministry of Public Works and Housing said on Friday. The delegation is headed by Imad al-Masri, Deputy Minister of Public Works []
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