Twenty-four other nations contributed to the rescue and assistance of survivors.
Thus all other nations might contribute 20,000 troops at most.
He said the government needed $3 billion for the task and hoped Western nations would contribute a third of that.
Several nations contributed money and supplies to aid the inhabitants of the stricken area.
During this period, other nations contributed through aid programs of their own.
Many nations contribute money or service work to low-income countries on the basis of that country's dominant religion.
Administration officials have also said that no other nations will contribute before seeing what Japan does.
Every nation will contribute to this development according to its own abilities and particular knowledge.
Many important questions remain, including which nations will contribute the troops.
Since 1948, close to 130 nations have contributed military and civilian police personnel to peace operations.