|
 |
East Timor to welcome Japanese Self-Defence force personnel
Senior East Timorese political figure Jose Ramos-Horta says he welcomes participation of a Japanese Self-Defense Forces logistical unit in a U.N. peacekeeping operation, after the country gains full independence next year.
Mr Ramos-Horta, who is in charge of foreign policy in East Timor's transitional government, made the remarks in a meeting with Japanese journalists in Dili.
The Japanese government has already indicated that it is keen to dispatch SDF personnel to East Timor after its independence.
But it was the first time for a major East Timorese figure to voice approval of the contemplated move.
The SDF is limited to noncombat duties due to legal restrictions and current interpretation of Japan's war-renouncing Constitution.
23/08/01 9:42:03 | ABC Radio Australia News
Back
|
|
|
|
Related Stories
|
|
29/08/01 18:07:47
East Timor police armed ahead of poll
29/08/01 16:27:43
Observers arrive in East Timor for first democratic vote
29/08/01 10:06:57
Political campaigning officially ends in East Timor
29/08/01 2:17:31
Tens of thousands converge on East Timor capital, Dili
|
|
Related Sites
|
|
Radio Australia - Asia Pacific
In depth coverage of major events across Asia and the Pacific. Asia Pacific brings you the opinions of the people who matter.
World News
from Radio Australia
News across Asia, the Pacific and beyond.
|
