Tran Hung Dao of the Việt Nam People’s Navy arrived at Kure Port in Hiroshima Prefecture on Sunday, launching her official visit to Japan.
The ship of Brigade 162, Naval Region 4, carried a naval delegation headed by Senior Captain Nguyen Vĩnh Nam, Deputy Commander of Naval Region 4, and was making Japan its second stop on a goodwill mission that also included China and South Korea.
A formal welcome ceremony was hosted by Captain Yanagihara, representing Kure Naval Base, one of the largest bases of the Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force.
Senior Colonel Nguyen Thai Son, Viet Nam’s Defence Attaché in Japan, was also present.
In his remarks, Captain Yanagihara conveyed his appreciation for the visit and expressed hope that the planned exchanges would further enhance cooperation between the two navies and contribute positively to Viet Nam–Japan relations.
Responding at the ceremony, Captain Nam said he was honored to lead the delegation to Kure. He highlighted the efforts of Vessel 015’s officers and sailors, who overcame a long voyage and weather conditions to ensure the ship reached Japan safely and timely arrival.