Three Japanese minesweepers have arrived at the Manila South
Harbor
The ships, which are part of the Japan Maritime Self Defense
Force (JMSDF)'s Minesweeper Division 51, are commanded by Capt. Toshiro
Takaiwa.
Cmdr. Lued Lincuna, Philippine Navy public affairs office
chief, said the visit of the Japanese minesweepers in Manila
is part of the JMSDF's tour in Southeast Asia .
Minesweeper Division 51 is composed of JS Bungo (MST-464),
JS Aishima (MSC-688) and JS Shishijima (MSC-691).
These specialized vessels are used in locating and disarming
naval mines.
Philippine Navy delegates rendered customary welcome
ceremony upon arrival of the visiting vessels followed by a port briefing on
topics about security, safety and health with their Japanese counterparts
aboard JS Bungo.
As part of their visit, Takaiwa together with the commanding
officers of the three vessels, rendered a courtesy call to PN
flag-officer-in-command, Rear Admiral Caesar C. Taccad.
This goodwill visit will also involve series of confidence
building engagements between PN and JMSDF personnel such as soccer games and
receptions that would create an avenue for cultural exchanges.
Moreover, PN personnel will also be given a chance to tour
and familiarize with the Japanese ships to enhance their knowledge especially
in mine countermeasures.
"The said visit is another gesture of fostering
goodwill thus contributing to the furtherance of friendship between the PN and
JMSDF established through the years with continuing commitment to promoting
naval diplomacy and camaraderie," Lincuna stressed.
http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=1&sid=&nid=1&rid=801267
No comments:
Post a Comment
Note: Only a member of this blog may post a comment.