G8 to discuss food reserves system in Japan
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US President George W. Bush is on his way to the G8 meeting in Japan.
Leaders of the eight major industrial powers are reportedly set to agree on a new system of food reserves to assist hungry nations.
According to Japan's Asahi Shimbun newspaper, each of the G 8 members will contribute grain to the global reserves.
Last week, Mr Bush said he would use the summit to press for progress on global efforts to fight climate change and promote free trade.
Mr Bush also hopes to win more support for a hard line on Zimbabwe's Robert Mugabe and Burma's military rulers, while soothing Japanese anger at US policies towards North Korea.
It is to be removed from the US list of state sponsors of terrorism.
