A Maritime Self-Defense Force ship called at Vietnam on the 29th, and as China strengthens its maritime expansion in the South China Sea, it appears that Japan is aiming to further strengthen cooperation with the Vietnamese Navy.
On the morning of the 29th, the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer Suzunami and the training ship Shimakaze called at the port city of Haiphong in northern Vietnam, where a welcome ceremony was held hosted by the city of Haiphong.
Approximately 430 people, including Maritime Self-Defense Force officer candidates, were on board the ship, and Commander First Class Makoto Yanagihara, commander of the Maritime Self-Defense Force's 1st Training Squadron, said, ``The area around Vietnam is a very important area. We have cooperated with Vietnam at various levels, and we would like to proceed further."
Japan is strengthening its relationship with Vietnam, keeping in mind China's increasing maritime expansion in the South China Sea, and confirmed in November 2023 that the two countries would upgrade their relationship to a "comprehensive strategic partnership." Masu.
In addition, in order to strengthen cooperation in the security field, they agreed to expand exchanges between defense authorities and promote cooperation for the transfer of defense equipment. It appears that the aim is to further strengthen the system.