Two staff from the Fisheries Agency of Japan (FRA) paid an official visit to SEAFDEC Training Department on 2 August 2016. At the welcoming reception, SEAFDEC Deputy Secretary-General and Deputy Chief of TD, Dr. Kaoru Ishii led all SEAFDEC staff to welcome our guests. The role played by SEAFDEC and TD on the regional fisheries development and significant achievements were presented by the Deputy Secretary-General to the honorable guest. Subsequently, a tour to observe TD facilities such as fishing and engineering workshop, M.V. SEAFDEC and M.V.SEAFDEC 2 was conducted. Moreover, the Council and his party visited and observed natural shrimp farm and mangrove area in Phasamutchedi District.