CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City – Envisioning a stronger partnership between two nations, The Inspector General (TIG), Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), LtGen William N Gonzales PA welcomed the Joint Commander in the Asia-Pacific Zone of the French Armed Forces in French Polynesia, RAdm Geoffroy D' Andigné during his visit to the General Headquarters today, June 29.
With France and the Philippines’ shared military cooperation, logistics operations, training, and education, both military leaders expressed that they look forward to further cooperation between the two nations’ Armed Forces.
"We are very thankful to you and we appreciate your participation in our exercises here. We are hoping for more robust military engagements, particularly in joint military exercises or subject matter exchange," said LtGen Gonzales.
RAdm Andigné was joined by the French Ambassador in the Philippines, Her Excellency Michèle Boccoz, and discussed future plans for defense cooperation and modernization.
The TIG, AFP then added that it is the AFP’s intent to conduct future information-sharing and engagements on maritime domain awareness to leverage the alliance with like-minded nations such as France.
RAdm Andigné expressed his support saying, "It is a good investment in the future to have people understand the culture of another country and it gives a high leverage in terms of cooperation in the long-term,” he stated.///
(Photos by Sgt Ambay/PAOAFP)
