Deputy Chief of Staff, Vietnam People’s Navy visited the Maritime Operation Center.

On 12 May, Senior Captain Ngo Dinh XUYEN, Deputy Chief of Staff, Vietnam People’s Navy visited RADM SATO Masahiro, Chief of Staff, Self Defense Fleet at the Maritime Operation Center.

The JMSDF is promoting defense exchanges with the Vietnam People’s Navy, championing regional peace and stability as a proactive driving force. During discussions, both sides actively exchanged opinions on future cooperation prospects.

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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