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SLIDESHOW | images | CNO Strengthens Partnerships at 14th Trans-Regional Seapower Symposium Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Lisa Franchetti meets with Chief of Naval Staff of Nigeria Vice Adm. Emmanuel Ogalla during the Trans-Regional Seapower Symposium in Venice, Italy, Oct. 8, 2024. Held every two years, TRSS provides a forum for international Naval leaders, organizations and agencies from more than 50 nations to discuss the latest developments in confronting maritime challenges. This year’s symposium is themed "A spotlight on the depths: the Underwater as a new frontier for humankind" to address the growing importance of the underwater environment from various perspectives. (U.S. Navy photo by Senior Chief Mass Communication Specialist Elliott Fabrizio)

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SLIDESHOW | images | CNO Strengthens Partnerships at 14th Trans-Regional Seapower Symposium Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Lisa Franchetti meets with Chief of Naval Staff of Nigeria Vice Adm. Emmanuel Ogalla during the Trans-Regional Seapower Symposium in Venice, Italy, Oct. 8, 2024. Held every two years, TRSS provides a forum for international Naval leaders, organizations and agencies from more than 50 nations to discuss the latest developments in confronting maritime challenges. This year’s symposium is themed "A spotlight on the depths: the Underwater as a new frontier for humankind" to address the growing importance of the underwater environment from various perspectives. (U.S. Navy photo by Senior Chief Mass Communication Specialist Elliott Fabrizio)

Chief of Naval Operations Spokesperson Cmdr. Desiree Frame provided the following readout:

Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Lisa Franchetti met Chief of Naval Staff of Nigeria Vice Adm. Emmanuel Ogalla for a formal bilateral engagement during the 14th Trans-Regional Seapower Symposium in Venice, Italy, today.

The two leaders discussed their enduring partnership, how U.S Navy ship visits and collaboration demonstrate their shared commitment to security and stability in the region, and opportunities to increase maritime cooperation and counter piracy efforts in the Gulf of Guinea.

Franchetti thanked Ogalla for Nigeria’s leadership in promoting maritime cooperation during exercises such as Obangame Express.    

The CNO also discussed her recently-released strategic guidance: the Navigation Plan for America’s Warfighting Navy, and ways to advance their shared interests, specifically with an increased focus on Maritime Operations Centers and the use of Robotic and Autonomous Systems to enhance maritime domain awareness.

The United States and Nigeria are strong partners committed to fostering regional stability and enhancing collective security efforts.