Two Japanese naval ships arrive at the Port of Colombo

Two Japanese naval ships, "Akizuki" and "Sawagiri", arrived at the Port of Colombo on a goodwill and supply visit on 19^th July 2015. They were welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in accordance with naval traditions on arrival, and officials from the Embassy of Japan also were present on the occasion.

The head of the mission, Commander Escort Division V Captain Futoshi Toyozumi and the ships’ Commanding Officers, Commander Yasuharu Asou and Commander Tsuyoshi Sato are due to pay a courtesy call on the Commander Western Naval Area Rear Admiral Dayananda Nanayakkara  at the Western Naval Command Headquarters in Colombo .

Prior to their departure on 20^th July, the visiting Japanese ships are due to conduct a Passage Exercise with SLN craft with a view to share professional expertise between the two friendly navies.