U.S. envoy in Irian

JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: U.S. Ambassador Robert L. Barry on Thursday began a visit here during which he will meet with local government and military officials.

His itinerary includes a wreath-laying ceremony at the MacArthur Monument in Sentani near here, and also visits to the Baliem Valley and Timika in the Fak Fak hinterland regency, the Antara news agency reported. (emb)