Milosevic coffin goes on public view in Belgrade.

Milosevic coffin goes on public view in Belgrade.

BELGRADE, Serbia-Montenegro - Mourners pay tribute to late Serb leader Slobodan Milosevic in front of his coffin on display at the Museum of Revolution, in Belgrade, on March 16.

Obuchi sees Japanese role in Kosovo reconstruction

Obuchi sees Japanese role in Kosovo reconstruction

Former U.N. Undersecretary General Yasushi Akashi (L) briefs Prime Minister Keizo Obuchi on May 13 on his talks with Yugoslav President Slobodan Milosevic in Belgrade earlier this week. Obuchi told Akashi Japan wants to play a major role in the reconstruction of Kosovo after peace is restored in the embattled Yugoslav province.

Akashi talks with Milosevic

Akashi talks with Milosevic

Former U.N. Undersecretary General Yasushi Akashi (L) holds talks with Yugoslav President Slobodan Milosevic at the presidential guesthouse in Belgrade on May 10. Akashi visited the Yugoslav capital in a private capacity, apparently in an effort to help end the Kosovo crisis, drawing on his previous experience as a special U.N. representative to former Yugoslavia.

Milosevic coffin goes on public view in Belgrade.

Milosevic coffin goes on public view in Belgrade.

BELGRADE, Serbia-Montenegro - Mourners pay tribute to late Serb leader Slobodan Milosevic in front of his coffin on display at the Museum of Revolution, in Belgrade, on March 16. (Kyodo)

Obuchi sees Japanese role in Kosovo reconstruction

Obuchi sees Japanese role in Kosovo reconstruction

Former U.N. Undersecretary General Yasushi Akashi (L) briefs Prime Minister Keizo Obuchi on May 13 on his talks with Yugoslav President Slobodan Milosevic in Belgrade earlier this week. Obuchi told Akashi Japan wants to play a major role in the reconstruction of Kosovo after peace is restored in the embattled Yugoslav province. ==Kyodo

Akashi talks with Milosevic

Akashi talks with Milosevic

Former U.N. Undersecretary General Yasushi Akashi (L) holds talks with Yugoslav President Slobodan Milosevic at the presidential guesthouse in Belgrade on May 10. Akashi visited the Yugoslav capital in a private capacity, apparently in an effort to help end the Kosovo crisis, drawing on his previous experience as a special U.N. representative to former Yugoslavia. ==Kyodo