SPENCER
NEW YORK (CMC):
Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Baldwin Spencer, now on an official visit to Japan, says his island will support Tokyo's bid to resume commercial whaling.
Spencer, who is heading a three-member delegation to that Asian country, met with Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Aso on Tuesday and the matter was discussed.
The issue is likely to be a major talking point at the annual general meeting of the International Whaling Commission (IWC) in St. Kitts next month.
"Antigua and Barbuda shares the same position with Japan for scientific monitoring and the sustainable use of whales," an Antigua government statement said, pointing out that St. John's position would be better articulated at the upcoming IWC meeting.
