Three Japanese Maritime Self-Defence Force (MSDF) training vessels on
a round-the-world voyage arrived in Myanmar on September 30 for a
five-day mission, marking it the first ever port call by an MSDF vessel
in the country.
The vessels, under the command
of Rear Admiral Fumiyuki Kitagawa, were welcomed by Myanmar navy
officials at Thilawa port, about 25 kilometres south of Yangon.
Kitagawa told reporters after the welcome ceremony that the visit
will help foster cooperation between the two countries in maritime
security.
Japan has promoted economic
relations with Myanmar since 2011, and is now looking to further expand
security cooperation.
After Myanmar, the Japanese fleet will proceed to Cambodia.-VNA