Japan backs Papua New Guinea's rice-growing plan

Japan backs Papua New Guinea's rice-growing plan

TOKYO, Japan - Visiting Papua New Guinea Prime Minister Michael Somare (L) and Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi shake hands at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Feb. 14 prior to their talks. Koizumi expressed support for Papua New Guinea's plan to grow enough rice to sustain itself.

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