On the regrettable article
carried by The Times on November 14.

November 14, 2002
Nippon Keidanren
Public Affairs

Nippon Keidanren Public Affairs confirms that Hiroshi Okuda, Chairman of Nippon Keidanren, has not spoken a word on nationalization of four major Japanese banks during an interview conducted on November 13, as attributed by The Times on November 14.

Nippon Keidanren regrets very much false media report. It has filed a complaint against The Times and is asking to delete the article concerned and to post necessary corrections on the next issue.


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