Premier Obuchi promises efforts for Okinawa economy

Premier Obuchi promises efforts for Okinawa economy

TOKYO - Prime Minister Keizo Obuchi (L) shakes hands with Nago Mayor Tateo Kishimoto of Okinawa Prefecture on Jan. 20 at the premier's official residence. Obuchi promised to help economic development in Okinawa's northern region, including Nago, which recently accepted a plan to relocate a U.S. military heliport from another Okinawa site to the city.

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