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Japan to Increase MSDF Port Calls to Pacific Island Nations, Seeking Stronger Presence in Region
Yomiuri Shimbun file photo Prime Minister’s Office The Yomiuri Shimbun 20:00 JST, July 14, 2024 The government plans to increase the number of port calls by Maritime Self-Defense Force vessels to Pacific island nations, according to a draft of the joint …