US Pacific Commander Calls On Japan To Do More

The top US military commander in the Pacific has called on Japan to contribute more to the fight against terrorism than the refueling of US-led coalition vessels in the Indian Ocean. Admiral Timothy Keating was speaking to reporters at the US Embassy in Tokyo on Thursday. The admiral said he sincerely hopes Japan will continue its mission to refuel US-led coalition vessels engaged in anti-terrorism efforts in Afghanistan. But he said Japan should play a greater role in beefing up the Afghan operations. He suggested Japan make larger contributions of both financial and personnel support.
Source: NHK
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