Visit to PNG by Mr. Yozo Kaneko, Parliamentary Vice-Minister of Defence
2025/5/5
Courtesy call on Hon. Billy M. Joseph, Minister for Defence
Meeting with Rear Admiral Philip Polewara, Commander of the PNGDF
Musical Performance by the PNGDF Military Band
On 5 May, Mr. Kaneko, Parliamentary Vice-Minister of Defence, paid a courtesy call on Hon. Billy M. Joseph, Minister for Defence, and subsequently held a meeting with Rear Admiral Philip Polewara, DMS, CBE, Commander of the Papua New Guinea Defense Force. During the meetings, they reaffirmed the current status and challenges of defence cooperation between Japan and PNG, and engaged in constructive discussions on further strengthening bilateral relations.
Additionally, at the Murray Barracks, the PNGDF Military Band, which has been receiving capacity-building support from Japan since 2015, performed the song ‘Furusato,’ expressing gratitude for the ongoing support provided by the Japanese government.
Additionally, at the Murray Barracks, the PNGDF Military Band, which has been receiving capacity-building support from Japan since 2015, performed the song ‘Furusato,’ expressing gratitude for the ongoing support provided by the Japanese government.