CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City – The Armed Forces of the Philippines welcomed Brigadier General Olle Hultgren, Swedish Military Adviser of the Department for Armament and Industry Ministry of Defense, during a courtesy visit. He was met by LtGen Steve Crespillo, The Inspector General, AFP, on May 15, 2024, here.
LtGen Crespillo expressed optimism with BGen Hultgren about the prospects for further collaboration and looked forward to advancing shared pursuit in defense and security.
The military relationship between the two parties is anchored in the Memorandum of Understanding Concerning Cooperation in the Acquisition of Defense Materiel, signed on June 3, 2023. This pivotal agreement has paved the way for enhanced defense collaboration, particularly in the procurement of military equipment and materials.
The courtesy visit is part of the AFP’s effort to establish constructive dialogue and exchange insights on further avenues of a shared commitment to promoting regional security and global peacekeeping efforts.
Photo by A1C Castro/PAOAFP
