Japan remains reluctant to sign a treaty banning the use of antipersonnel land mines, although it may consider doing so, Foreign Ministry officials said Aug. 19. The officials were reacting to news that Washington has expressed readiness to take part in the process.
Both Tokyo and Washington earlier said the treaty would have little impact because China and Russia -- major producers of mines -- oppose it.
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