Japan's government has pledged $5bn (£3bn) in new aid to Afghanistan over the next five years.
The decision comes days before US President Barack Obama visits Tokyo.
Japan's centre-left government has said it will end a naval refuelling mission in support of US-led efforts in Afghanistan.
Since coming to power in September the government also said it was working on a plan to offer more civilian aid instead.
Japan's government has been working on a plan to offer more aid to Afghanistan since announcing it would end a mission by the Maritime Self Defence Force to supply fuel to assist US-led operations in the country.
Now there is a figure - $5bn (£3bn) over the next five years.READ MORE
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