Japan has vowed to carry out efforts to help Iran advance its case in the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), according to an Iranian deputy finance minister.

EghtesadOnline: The Japanese government started Official Development Assistance (ODA) activity in Iran in 1957 and Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) affiliated to the government of Japan officially established a Tehran office in 1974. During the almost 60 years of Japan’s assistance for Iran, JICA has helped Iran implement many projects with government agencies and local officials, particularly in the field of environmental conservation.

EghteadOnline: Japan has become the latest country to announce its support for a landmark nuclear agreement reached between Iran and six other countries in 2015, amid almost singular opposition by the United States administration.

EghtesadOnline: Iranian President Hassan Rouhani met with the Japanese Prime Minister's special envoy and welcomed bilateral ties and cooperation between Tehran and Tokyo.

EghtesadOnline: Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Kono said on Thursday that his country's policy regarding Iran is still to advance all-out ties with Tehran.

EghtesadOnline: Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan Hiroshige Sekō said Japan has put on the agenda promoting economic development with Iran.

EghtesadOnline: President Hassan Rouhani of Iran said on Tuesday that Japan’s firm support or the landmark nuclear deal helps strengthen regional peace and stability.