CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City –The Chief of Staff, Armed Forces of the Philippines (CSAFP), General Andres C Centino PA, welcomes the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO), Republic of Korea (ROK), Admiral Lee Jong Ho during his visit to the AFP Headquarters on May 24.
The two military leaders discussed South Korea's and the Philippines’ diplomatic ties which was established in 1949. Both expressed their hopes of continuing and strengthening military cooperation and jointness, especially in terms of education, training, and interoperability between the two nations’ Armed Forces.
The CNO, ROK also extended his admiration of the Philippines’ devotion to keeping the West Philippine Sea safe and peaceful.
“I strongly hope that the cooperation and relationship that we share will continue and based on our strong partnership, may it transcend beyond the military cooperation but also to the government,” said the CNO, ROK.
The CSAFP then expressed his appreciation and emphasized the importance of working closely with the country’s friends and allies. “Thank you very much for visiting us here. I am looking forward to a stronger and more robust cooperation between our militaries,” the CSAFP said.///
(Photo by: TSg Obinque / PAOAFP)
