The First Japan-Pacific Island countries and Timor-Leste Ship Rider Cooperation Program

in Japanese

Program Outline
Period	6 Aug 2023 – 13 Aug 2023
Location	Offshore near Australia on JS IZUMO
Recipient	11 military and police officers
JMOD/JMDF conducted the Ship Rider Cooperation Program on maritime security with participants from Pacific Island countries and Timor-Leste. The participants exchanged views during seminars on a variety of topics including international maritime law, observed exercises on the ship, took a flight on an onboard aircraft, and delivered a presentation regarding each county’s respective maritime security issues. The program contributed to maintaining and strengthening the idea of a “Free and Open Indo-Pacific”. ※This program was conducted with Japan-ASEAN Ship Rider Cooperation Program.
Photos

Participating in UNCLOS seminar


Flying with an onboard aircraft


Presentation by the participants

Culture experience, “SOLAN” dance