N.Z. premier urges Obuchi to take initiative at summit

N.Z. premier urges Obuchi to take initiative at summit

WELLINGTON, New Zealand - New Zealand Prime Minister Jenny Shipley says the success of this year's Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Auckland hinges partly on what kind of ''personal contribution'' is to be made by Japanese Prime Minister Keizo Obuchi. Photo shows the New Zealand premier in an interview with Kyodo News in Wellington July 6 ahead of her visit to Tokyo later this month.

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