Abe addresses MSDF antiterrorism mission in Abu Dhabi

Abe addresses MSDF antiterrorism mission in Abu Dhabi

ABU DHABI, Abu Dhabi - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (center right) inspects the the Maritime Self-Defense Force supply vessel Hamana oberthed at an Abu Dhabi port on April 29. Abe told the crew he hopes they will help ''write a new chapter for Japan on the frontlines of international contribution,'' referring to the recent upgrading of the Self-Defense Forces' overseas activities into one of its primary duties from previous subordinate status. (Pool photo) (Kyodo)

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