Tokyo,
The 70th anniversary of the creation of the Navy following Japan’s defeat in World War II is currently being observed.
In this regard, Japan organized an international naval exercise. The exercise began yesterday in the Tsukami Bay area of Yokosuka, south of the capital Tokyo.
18 warships from 12 countries including India, USA, Australia, Canada, New Zealand and Singapore are participating in this event which is still going on today. The US and France have also sent fighter jets.
China did not participate
For the first time in the past 20 years, South Korea has participated in this international maritime exercise conducted by Japan. This shows that relations between the two countries, which had been strained by the effects of the war, have begun to improve.
However, China did not participate in this exercise. At the same time, China is participating in the Western Pacific Regional Naval Conference in Yokohama today and tomorrow. Naval officers from around 30 countries are expected to participate.
Prime Minister of Japan
Prime Minister Bumio Kishida spoke at the opening of the naval exercise that started yesterday in the waters of Japan. Then he said:-
East and South China Pacifist Japan vows to strengthen military at int’l naval review The security environment is deteriorating, especially around Japan. North Korea’s increasing missile launches and Russia’s aggression are having an impact on Asia. It is important to avoid disputes and conduct negotiations. But it is also necessary to be prepared for threats to peace and stability. For this we will increase Japan’s military strength within 5 years. We have no time to waste. There is an urgent need to build more warships, strengthen the anti-missile capability and improve the operational efficiency of the forces.
Bumio Kishida said.
Earlier, he visited Japan’s Izumo Shipyard and visited the parade of warships of international countries.