JS KIRISAME conducted a good wil exercise with the Republic of Fiji Navy RFNS KIKAU

On August 15, the Indo-Pacific Deployment 2022 (IPD22) unit, JS KIRISAME conducted a good will exercise with the Republic of Fiji Navy RFNS KIKAU in vicinity of Fiji to improve its tactical capabilities and promote mutual understanding with the Republic of Fiji Navy.
JS KIRISAME called at the port of Suva, Republic of Fiji, from August 15 to 18, and conducted various goodwill exchange events, including a visit by the Minister of Defense and National Security Hon Seruiratu and the Commander of the Fiji Navy RADML Tawake to deepen friendly relations between Japan and the Fiji.
Despite COVID-19, the Self-Defense Fleet is fully using its flexibility and mobility in order to realize a “Free and Open Indo-Pacific”, promotes cooperative relationship with friendly countries, and contributes to support stability in the Indo-Pacific region.