KOTA KINABALU, Feb 26 (Bernama) -- The Royal Malaysian Navy has described its joint exercise with Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force (MSDF) as a key platform to strengthen naval cooperation.
Region II commander Rear Admiral Datuk Khairul Anuar Yahya said through such training, both sides could share experience and expertise.
"This is one way for us to gain knowledge besides being able to share experience and expertise particularly in our naval operations," he said at a dinner function last night at the RMN base in Teluk Sepangar near here.
Three MSDF ships, Akebono (DD-108), Yamayuki (DD129) and Hatakaze (DDG-171); two RMN ships, KD Perak and KD Lakasamana Muhammad Amin; 110 trainees; and 120 officers and personnel are involved in the four-day exercise till Sunday.
Meanwhile, MSDF's Escort Division 11 commander, Capt Kazuhiko Mizoe said the exercise was an overseas training and exposure for the 110 trainees.
"Before arriving in Malaysia, we conducted a similar exercise in Cambodia and we hope this visit will further strengthen relations between both countries," he said.
-- BERNAMA
Region II commander Rear Admiral Datuk Khairul Anuar Yahya said through such training, both sides could share experience and expertise.
"This is one way for us to gain knowledge besides being able to share experience and expertise particularly in our naval operations," he said at a dinner function last night at the RMN base in Teluk Sepangar near here.
Three MSDF ships, Akebono (DD-108), Yamayuki (DD129) and Hatakaze (DDG-171); two RMN ships, KD Perak and KD Lakasamana Muhammad Amin; 110 trainees; and 120 officers and personnel are involved in the four-day exercise till Sunday.
Meanwhile, MSDF's Escort Division 11 commander, Capt Kazuhiko Mizoe said the exercise was an overseas training and exposure for the 110 trainees.
"Before arriving in Malaysia, we conducted a similar exercise in Cambodia and we hope this visit will further strengthen relations between both countries," he said.
-- BERNAMA
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