Two vessels-JS URAGA (Mine Sweeper Tender) and JS HIRADO (Mine Sweeper Ocean)- of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) are now in Chattogram.  The two vessels arrived at Chattogram Port on Saturday for a goodwill port visit and will stay in Chattogram till Monday.  Japan hoped that this port visit will not only strengthen bilateral relations between Japan and Bangladesh but also contribute to realize a “Free and Open Indo-Pacific”, which is a vision to secure peace, stability and prosperity in the region. Captain NOGUCHI Yasushi, Commanding Officer of the Deployment, and his officers were received by Captain Masudul Karim Siddique, Chief Staff Officer to Commander, Chattogram Naval Area and greeted by Ito Naoki, Ambassador of Japan to Bangladesh.