Army chief on Timor, Irian tour

Army chief on Timor, Irian tour

DENPASAR, Bali: Chief of the Army Gen. R. Hartono is scheduled to tour Dili, East Timor and Jayapura, Irian Jaya, after a one- day visit to Bali yesterday.

Hartono was quoted by Antara as saying that his visit, during which he would meet with local senior officers, had no special mission and there was no "urgent matter" to be attended. He said he intended the trip to be an opportunity for him to introduce himself as the army's new chief.

Hartono will be accompanied by army Inspector General Maj. Gen. Muzani Syukur, Chief of the Army Strategic Reserve Maj. Gen. Tarub, Commander of the Center for Infantry Arms Maj. Gen. Rifai and Deputy Commander of the Special Force Col. Prabowo. (pwn)