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JS IZUMO conducted a Japan-Mexico goodwill exercise

On August 5, JS IZUMO conducted a Japan-Mexico goodwill exercise with the ARM BENITO JUAREZ and ARM USUMACINTA in vicinity of Hawaii.
Through the exercise, the JMSDF improved our tactical skills and deepened its friendship and mutual understanding with the Mexican Navy.
This is the fourth Goodwill Exercise with the Mexican Navy, and we have strengthened our cooperation toward the realization of a "Free and Open Indo-Pacific."
The Self-Defense Fleet maintains a readiness to respond and contributes to the peace and stability of the Indo-Pacific region through the defense of Japan as well as cooperative relations with friendly navies.