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government forces regained

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control of the north 6 years ago,

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after more than 2 decades of civil

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war with Tamil insurgents.

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They will explain how their

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countries achieved and

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maintained peace.

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Japanese Foreign Minister

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Fumio Kishida will deliver

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the keynote address. He plans

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to express Japan's commitment to

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contributing to regional peace

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based on it experiences

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in supporting efforts to resolve

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ethnic conflicts and improve

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standards of living.

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Japan mediated talks between

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Philippine President Benigno

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Aquino and the leader of the

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Muslim rebel group Moro Islamic

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Liberation Front in an effort to

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end more than 4 decades of

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conflict on Mindanao Island.