AAP General News (Australia)
04-06-2011
QLD:Diplomats see Qld recovery first hand
Foreign Minister KEVIN RUDD has signalled for greater international cooperation in
large-scale natural disasters while hosting more than 70 foreign dignitaries in Queensland.
Today's tour is aimed at showing the world the state has recovered well from the summer's
floods and Cyclone Yasi .. and served as an introduction to tourism and trade opportunities
in the state.
Mr RUDD says a system's needed where .. as soon as a disaster hit .. teams from willing
nations are automatically sent within 24 hours for duties like search and rescue.
He says the current arrangements aren't sharp enough.
The diplomatic corps will meet mayors of flood-hit regions in Brisbane tomorrow before
visiting Cairns and Port Douglas on Friday.
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KEYWORD: RECOVERY RUDD (BRISBANE)
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