E. Timor joins Aussie expo

JAKARTA (JP): East Timor will participate in a trade exhibition entitled "Northern Territory Expo '94" in Darwin, Australia, according to an official.

Anjar Asmara, chief of East Timor's trade office, was quoted by Antara as saying in the province's capital city of Dili Saturday that nine local companies will join the Australian event in June.

Anjar said East Timor, one of the poorest provinces in Indonesia, will feature handicrafts, woven cloth and agricultural and mining commodities like coffee and marbles in the exhibition.

East Timor also participated in last year's event. (04)