Japan considers repairing Kuwaiti air base facilities

Japan considers repairing Kuwaiti air base facilities

KUWAIT - Japan's Defense Agency is considering repairing war-damaged facilities such as hangars (shown) at Ali Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait, where Japanese air troops are stationed on a mission to help rebuild Iraq, free of charge, agency officials said Jan. 24.

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