ETIMOR: PM sees mentoring role for Australian troops

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Updated January 29, 2008 21:48:32

East Timor's Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao took time out to share a meal with Australian troops over the Australia day weekend. He told them he hopes as the security situation continues to improve, they can move away from peacekeeping and towards mentoring and training of East Timor's military.

Presenter: Stephanie March
Speakers: Xanana Gusmao, East Timor's Prime Minister; Brigadier John Hutcheson, commander of the International Stabilisation Force in East Timor; Artur Ribeiro Monuis, Alieu resident

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