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Commander United Nations Command visits New Zealand

Thursday 17 February, 2005

General Leon J. LaPorte, Commander United Nations Command has arrived in New Zealand to participate in a series of meetings with government and defence force officials to provide an update on the United Nations Command's continuing efforts to maintain the armistice.

General LaPorte assumed command of United Nations Command, Combined Forces Command, and United States Forces Korea on May 1, 2002.

General LaPorte is not giving media interviews during his visit but thanks you for your interest.

ENDS

Contact - Defence Press Officer, Commander Sandy McKie Ph: (04) 4960299


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