Japan PM pitches SDF's new overseas duties at review ceremony

Japan PM pitches SDF's new overseas duties at review ceremony

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (L) addresses an annual troop review of Japan's Self-Defense Forces at the Asaka garrison of the Ground Self-Defense Force on the border of Tokyo and Saitama Prefecture on Oct. 23, 2016, with Defense Minister Tomomi Inada standing by his side. Abe pitched new overseas duties to be given to SDF members under new security legislation. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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