Defense Minister Kishi received a courtesy call from Samuel Paparo, Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet

On June 24, Defense Minister Kishi received a courtesy call from Admiral Paparo, Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet. The presence of U.S. Navy is indispensable to maintain and strengthen Free and Open Indo-Pacific (FOIP). Defense Minister Kishi welcomed his visit to MOD, and they confirmed that JMSDF and U.S. Navy will continue to closely work together to further advance the Japan-U.S. Alliance.