3 JSDF LNOs work closely at International Coordination Center (ICC) in Canberra, Australia for International Disaster Relief Activity in Tonga with nations sharing fundamental values, such as freedom and democracy. JMOD/JSDF contin-uously works for Tonga’s earliest recovery and sustainable development. www.mod.go.jp/en/jdf/February 9, 11 and 12: JS Osumi Provided Relief Supplies and Water Supply JS Osumi arrived in Nuku’alofa Port in Tongatapu and provided relief supplies and water supply. Tongan people and Japanese residents welcomed JS Osumi.February 14,15 and 16: CH-47 Provided Drinking Water for Remote IslandsThe Joint Task Force for the International Disaster Relief Activities airlifted drink-ing water to Ha’apai Lifuka, ‘Eua, and Vava’u by CH-47. JTF personnel showed their heartfelt message written for local people after unloading drinking water.Sixth Japan-France Foreign and Defense Ministerial Meeting ("2+2")On January 20, Defense Minister Kishi and Minister for Foreign Affairs Hayashi held a Japan-France "2+2" with Minister for Armed Forces of France Florence Parly and Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of France Jean-Yves Le Drian via VTC. The 4 ministers exchanged views on items such as bilater-al security/defense cooperation and regional issues. Follow-ing the meeting, Joint statement was released. In recent years, France has strengthened its engagement to the Indo-Pacific region in a tangible manner, through deploying naval assets and conducting joint exercises. Japan will continue to actively cooperate with France to uphold and reinforce a "Free and Open Indo-Pacific."es in the Kingdom of Tonga
元のページ ../index.html#3