US EditionJapanese Warships Visit New Zealand's Capital for the First Time in Almost 90 Years
WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND, AUG 7 – The visit marks Japan's first naval port call in Wellington in nearly 90 years and aims to bolster military ties amid rising Indo-Pacific regional tensions, officials said.
- Two Japanese warships sailed into Wellington harbor on Friday for a three-day ceremonial visit, accompanied by HMNZS Canterbury.
- For the first time in nearly nine decades, Japanese naval vessels made a port call in Wellington, New Zealand’s capital, reflecting ongoing efforts to strengthen regional security partnerships.
- The destroyers JS Ise and JS Suzunami arrived from Sydney after joint exercises with Australian and New Zealand forces, highlighting deepening military cooperation.
- On Friday, Japan’s envoy Makoto Osawa emphasized that the priority is ensuring a free and open Indo-Pacific region, highlighting collaborative efforts with New Zealand, Australia, and several Pacific Island nations.
- The visit reflects ongoing efforts by Japan and New Zealand to strengthen strategic ties and build a defense logistics agreement amid regional tensions over great power rivalry.
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Historic Visit: Japanese Warships Dock in Wellington Amid Strategic Shifts
Japanese warships have docked in Wellington, New Zealand, for the first time in nearly 90 years as part of a strategic Indo-Pacific deployment. This visit underscores Japan's efforts to enhance its strategic ties in the South Pacific amid regional tensions, and parallels New Zealand's foreign policy shifts toward greater Pacific cooperation.
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