International Disaster Relief Operations (Tsunami and earthquake)
Overview
The Minister for Foreign Affairs today held a consultation on the implementation of international disaster relief operations toward areas affected by an earthquake and tsunami on the island of Sulawesi, Republic of Indonesia. In response, the Minister of Defense has decided to organize a Japan Disaster Relief Team for Indonesia and engage in transportation activities as international disaster relief operations. These activities hereafter will be implemented by one C-130H transport aircraft in the affected areas.