Premier Obuchi thanks SDF mission to E. Timor

Premier Obuchi thanks SDF mission to E. Timor

TOKYO, Japan - Prime Minister Keizo Obuchi (R) expresses thanks to Air Self-Defense Force (ASDF) members on Feb. 15 at his official residence after their mission to airlift relief goods to East Timorese refugess. The ASDF contingent returned home on Feb. 9 after completing the 10-week mission to transport relief goods to refugee camps in Kupang, West Timor, which adjoins East Timor, from Surabaya in Indonesia.

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