Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. John Richardson will host the 22nd
International Seapower Symposium (ISS-22) Sept. 21-23 at the U.S. Naval
War College (NWC) in Newport, Rhode Island. Senior representatives from
more than 110 countries, including many of their senior-most navy and
coast guard officers, are expected to attend this biennial event. |
"The
world has become globalized to an unprecedented degree. Maritime traffic
fuels the global economy; both cooperation and competition are growing
at record pace," said Richardson. "Amidst this record pace
of change, ISS with its theme of "Stronger Maritime Partners"
aims to deepen relationships with our network of international Navies
and Coast Guards."
"Contributions from all Navies - blue water Navies, regional security
exporters, choke point guardians and coastal Navies- are needed for
maritime security. More than 80 Chiefs of Navy and 15 Chiefs of Coast
Guard will gather to discuss the continued protection of open and free
sea lanes," said CNO.
First held in 1969, ISS has become the largest gathering of maritime
leaders in history. The symposium provides a forum for senior international
leaders to create and solidify solutions to shared challenges and threats
in ways that are in the interests of individual nations.
Richardson and Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus will kick off the event
with opening remarks on Sept. 21 in NWC's Spruance Auditorium. Deputy
Secretary of Defense Robert Work and Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Paul
Zunkunft will also address the symposium during the week.
ISS is the world's capstone seapower conference, bringing together navy
leaders from around the world to exchange ideas and broaden our international
partnerships.
Representatives from participating countries are providing briefings,
participating in panel discussions, and contributing to seminar sessions
addressing regional and global maritime issues. The symposium's breakout
sessions are organized by region to encourage attendees to develop practical
initiatives that will be pursued over the next two years.
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