Two ships of Escort Division Seven of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) have arrived at Pier 15, South Harbor Manila for a goodwill visit that started Monday and will end on Thursday.
The ships, which arrived at 8:00 a.m., are identified as the
Murasame-class destroyer JS Juudachi (DD-103) and the Asagiri-class destroyer
JS Yuugiri (DD-153), said Philippine Navy (PN) spokesperson Capt. Lued Lincuna.
The JMSDF vessels were met by BRP Ramon Alcaraz (FF-16) in
the vicinity of Corregidor
Island
Lincuna said the meeting procedure is an
internationally-observed naval tradition where the host ship meets the visiting
ships and escorts them to their port of call.
Representing PN flag-officer-in-command Vice Admiral Caesar
Taccad, Capt. Primitivo S. Decio, led the PN delegation who welcomed the
Japanese ships and crew.
A port briefing related to security and health was conducted
aboard one of the visiting vessels.
JMSDF delegates headed by Division Commander, Capt. Takashi
Inoue, are set to render a courtesy call to Taccad during the duration of the
visit.
Lincuna said a series of confidence building activities
between the visiting navy and their Filipino counterparts will be undertaken
such as shipboard tour on board the Japanese ships and reciprocal receptions.
The visit aims to continue enhancing the already strong
relationship between the PN and the JMSDF.
It is a demonstration of fostering commitment to the
cooperation between the two nations which benefits regional peace and stability.
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