Navy Ships Support World Expo In Japan
Navy Ships Support World Expo In Japan
Over 230 personnel from the Royal New Zealand Navy are proceeding to Japan where they will conduct a week-long defence diplomacy visit in support of the World Expo 2005, Aichi, Japan.
HMNZ Ships TE MANA and ENDEAVOUR will be alongside in support of New Zealand Day, Friday 3 June 2005. A Kapa Haka group made up of personnel from both Ships will perform at the New Zealand pavilion at 6:00pm.
Maritime Component Commander, Commodore Jack Steer will be meeting the ships in Japan. “The diplomatic presence of the New Zealand Defence Force in conjunction with a significant international event such as the World Expo 2005 helps increase the profile of New Zealand in Japan, and through this assists the Government in achieving their regional aims”.