Japanese Ships Arrive To Boost Bilateral Ties
By A. Azmi & Laila Rahman

A group photo of the JMSD captains, Japanese Ambassador to Brunei, and the RBN Commander and RBN Deputy Commander

The JMSD destroyer, Haruna, in Brunei waters. Photos: Hj Mohd Said & Hj Minor

Receiving the head of the visiting JMSD personnel, Captain Tameyoshi Hirayama, Commander Escort Division 61, was Deputy Commander of Royal Brunei Navy (RBN) Lt. Col. Haji Jamaluddin bin Gafar.

On his first visit to Brunei, Captain Hirayama said he would take the full opportunity to enhance cooperation between both navies as well as boost understanding and ties between the two nations.

Captain Hirayama told the Bulletin that he was keen to visit places of interest in the Sultanate and see the culture of the Asean member country.

It was revealed that about 110 Japanese midshipman would make a study tour to the RBN facilities during their four-day stay in Brunei Darussalam.

Yesterday, Captain Hirayama paid a courtesy call on RBN Commander, Pehin Datu Penglima Col. (N) Abdul Jalil bin Ahmad.

The Japanese captain was accompanied by three other Japanese captains and Japan's Ambassador to Brunei, Mr. Hajime Tsujimoto.

Captain Hirayama and Pehin Datu Penglima Col. (N) Abdul Jalil also exchanged mementos.

Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin