Director General Miura attended the 8th South Pacific Defence Ministers’ Meeting as an observer

(Press Release)

December 12, 2023

Japan Ministry of Defense

in Japanese

  1. Miura, Director General for International Affairs attended the 8th South Pacific Defence Ministers’ Meeting (SPDMM), which was held in Noumea, French New Caledonia from December 4 to 6.
  2. At this meeting, members discussed traditional challenges including climate-induced disasters, and untraditional security challenges such as IUU fishing and cyber threats. They also discussed the impact of strategic competition on the stability of the South Pacific.
  3. The Ministry of Defense and Japan Self Defense Forces will continue our contribution to the peace and stability of the South Pacific region through attending SPDMM.

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Director General Miura attended the 8th South Pacific Defence Ministers’ Meeting as an observer (PDF)