Japanese “Asagiri” arrives at the port of Colombo

“Asagiri” a Naval ship belongs to Japanese Maritime Self Defence Force, arrived at the port of Colombo today (04^th April) on a goodwill visit. She was welcomed in accordance with naval traditions on arrival. Director Naval Operations Commodore Sanjeewa Dias and a group of representatives from Japanese embassy in Sri Lanka were also present on this occasion.

Commanding Officer of the ship Commander Yoshinori Sato paid a courtesy call on Commander Western Naval Area, Rear Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenna. They held cordial discussions focused on enhancing bilateral cooperation and exchanged mementos as a gesture of goodwill. Defence Attaché of the Japanese embassy in Sri Lanka, Captain Atsuhiro Morero also attended the event.

137m long “DD-151 Asagiri” has a displacement of 3550 tons and a crew of 150 both officers and sailors onboard. During 3 day visit, the ship’s crew is scheduled to participate in several special programmes, arranged by the Sri Lanka Navy.

With the completion of their tour events, the ship will set sail for her next port of call from the island on 06^th April.