Takanami, a destroyer dispatched from the Middle East, returned to Japan "Contributing to ensuring security" Defense Minister Kono 12:36 June 30
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force escort ship "Takanami", who had been dispatched to the Middle East region, returned to a base in Kanagawa Prefecture on the 30th and welcomed Minister of Defense Kono, who said, " I made a big contribution," he said.
In order to secure the safety of Japanese-affiliated vessels in the Middle East, the government dispatched the JMSDF escort ship "Takanami" in February this year to strengthen the information gathering system.
“Takanami” has been active in the Gulf of Oman and the northern part of the Arabian Sea for three months, confirming the sailing of a total of approximately 8,000 ships, but there was no suspicious ship, and another escort ship replaced it on the 30th. , I returned to the Maritime Self-Defense Force Yokosuka Base in Kanagawa Prefecture.
The Minister of Defense Kono greeted us by saying, “The sea area including the Gulf of Oman is the lifeline of Japan, which relies on the Middle East for about 90% of crude oil imports.” We made a great contribution to the collection of information needed to secure the information."
In addition, Kono said, “We are very proud that we maintained a high level of morale and discipline, and successfully completed our mission, as the new coronavirus infectious disease spread worldwide and the landing at ports of call was significantly restricted. I think that I would like to utilize my valuable experience and continue working on my mission."