Commander, Self Defense Fleet had an official travel to the Republic of Djibouti.

VDuring 1-3 June, VADM OMACHI Katsushi, Commander, Self Defense Fleet had an official travel to Djibouti. During his visit to DGPE and DAPE, VADM Omachi updated his situational awareness at the scene and encouraged the members. He also had office calls to the local military leaderships in order to strengthen the relationship with allied and like-minded countries.
※DGPE: Deployment Support-Group for Counter Piracy Enforcement
　DAPE: Deployment Air Force for Counter Piracy Enforcement

The Republic of Djibouti is located in the Bab el Mandeb Strait and the Gulf of Aden, the main artery of world trade connecting Europe and Asia. Supported by DGPE, JMSDF destroyers (DSPE) and patrol aircrafts (DAPE) have been deployed to engage in surveillance activities and escorting commercial ships day and night to maintain order along the important maritime transportation routes that support the global economy since the start of activities in 2009.

The Self Defense Fleet maintains readiness and contributes to the peace and stability of the Indo-Pacific region, not only for the defense of Japan but also for the realization of a “Free and Open Indo-Pacific” in cooperation with allied and like- minded navies.

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