Remains of Japanese troops returned

Remains of Japanese troops returned

BIAK, Papua: The remains of dozens of Japanese troops who died
in World War II in Papua were handed over to representatives of
the Japanese government on Thursday.

Biak Numfor deputy regent LS Rumbiak said the handing over of
the remains was part of an agreement between the two countries to
search for Japanese World War II soldiers in the easternmost
province, whether dead or alive.

Under the agreement, Japan is not allowed to recover any
remains found.

Attending the ceremony were the Japanese delegation led by
Toshio Kashiwakura and officials from the ministries of home
affairs and foreign affairs. -- Antara