U.S. Pacific Fleet Commander Adm. Samuel Paparo met with heads of navies and coast guards during the 25th International Seapower Symposium (ISS) in Newport, Rhode Island, Sept. 19-22.

U.S. Pacific Fleet Commander Adm. Samuel Paparo hosted the Chief of Staff of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) Adm. Ryo Sakai, India’s Chief of the Naval Staff Adm. R. Hari Kumar, and Royal Australian Navy’s (RAN) Chief of Navy Vice Adm. Mark Hammond at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, on Sept. 17,

U.S. Pacific Fleet Commander Adm. Samuel Paparo hosted the 8th Multilateral Maritime Virtual Key Leadership Engagement from the Pacific Fleet Headquarters in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, May 31, 2023.

Adm. Samuel Paparo, commander U.S. Pacific Fleet, traveled to Malaysia, May 20-24, 2023 to affirm the comprehensive partnership between Malaysia and the United States.

Adm. Samuel Paparo, commander U.S. Pacific Fleet, traveled to the Republic of Singapore, May 2-4, 2023 to affirm the partnership between Singapore and the United States.Paparo met with senior Singapore defense officials to discuss enhancing defense cooperation, deepening partnerships, and supporting

The leaders discussed the friendship and close cooperation of the two navies and the endurance of the U.S.-Thai Alliance, now marking 190 years. The two navies regularly participate in bilateral and multilateral exercises, including Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) and Cobra

Paparo assured Pacific Fleet’s commitment to a strong defense relationship with the ROK Navy, and the importance of trilateral cooperation between Republic of Korea, Japan, and the United States to enhance interoperability between our collective forces to demonstrate the strength of the trilateral

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii - Adm. Samuel Paparo, commander U.S. Pacific Fleet, visited Japan, April 20-21, 2023, to reaffirm the U.S.-Japan Alliance as the cornerstone of security in the Indo-Pacific.Paparo met with senior Japanese officials to discuss the increasing security challenge in the

AUSTRALIA - Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, traveled to Australia, Feb. 26 to Mar. 2, 2023 to emphasize the strength and solidarity of the Australia-United States Alliance.Paparo participated in the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Chief of Air Force Symposium and attended the

Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander U.S. Pacific Fleet, traveled to Diego Garcia, British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT), Dec. 8-9, 2022, to review capabilities and facilities and engage with personnel at the strategic outpost.

Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander U.S. Pacific Fleet, traveled to Bangladesh, Dec. 6-8, 2022 to attend the Bangladesh Navy’s International Fleet Review (IFR) in Cox’s Bazar.

U.S. Pacific Fleet Commander Adm. Samuel Paparo hosted the 7th Multilateral Maritime Virtual Key Leadership Engagement from the Pacific Fleet Headquarters in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, Nov. 21, 2022.Representatives from 16 nations participated in the engagement, including 5 heads of navies from countries

Adm. Samuel Paparo, commander U.S. Pacific Fleet, traveled to Japan for the 18th Western Pacific Maritime Symposium (WPNS) and fleet engagements, November 5-9, 2022.

Adm. Samuel Paparo, commander U.S. Pacific Fleet, traveled to Chile, October 24-26, 2022 to affirm the close and enduring cooperation between Chile and United States. As Pacific nations, the countries share a nearly 200 year relationship and friendship.

Adm. Samuel Paparo, commander U.S. Pacific Fleet, traveled to Peru, October 26-27, 2022 to affirm the close and enduring cooperation between Peru and United States.

Adm. Samuel Paparo, commander U.S. Pacific Fleet, traveled to French Polynesia, October 22 -23, 2022 to affirm the longstanding Alliance between France and United States.

Adm. Samuel Paparo, commander U.S. Pacific Fleet, traveled to Nuku’alofa, Tonga, September 15-16, 2022 to affirm the longstanding partnership and bilateral relationship between the Kingdom of Tonga and the United States. Paparo met with senior Tongan officials

Adm. Samuel Paparo, commander U.S. Pacific Fleet, traveled to Suva, Fiji, September 14-16, 2022 to deepen the relationship and strengthen the partnership between the Republic of Fiji and the United States. The visit coincided with the littoral combat ship USS

Adm. Samuel Paparo, commander U.S. Pacific Fleet, traveled to Wellington, New Zealand, Sept. 12-14, 2022 to affirm and advance the strong partnership between New Zealand and the United States. Paparo met with senior New Zealand officials to discuss maritime security

Adm. Samuel Paparo, commander U.S. Pacific Fleet, traveled to Thailand, Aug. 17-19, 2022, to discuss the increasing security challenge in the Indo-Pacific and the importance of close coordination and integration between the two navies. Paparo met with several senior Thai officials including: