Mori makes SDF naval review in Sagami Bay

Mori makes SDF naval review in Sagami Bay

YOKOSUKA, Japan - Prime Minister Yoshiro Mori (C) calls on the Self-Defense Forces (SDF) on Oct. 29 to play a major role in improving Japan's international reputation as a trustworthy country. Speaking at an SDF naval review aboard the destroyer Shirane in Sagami Bay off Kanagawa Prefecture, Mori said, ''I'm proud the SDF has contributed much to international peace by playing its role'' in U.N. peacekeeping missions.

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