Defense chief positive about SDF's peacekeeping missions

TOKYO, Japan - Defense Minister Toshimi Kitazawa speaks during an interview with a group of news organizations in Tokyo on Sept. 24. Kitazawa showed a positive stance on sending Japan's Self-Defense Forces for U.N. peacekeeping operations in line with the Democratic Party of Japan's policies.

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