CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City – The Chief of Staff, Armed Forces of the Philippines (CSAFP) General Romeo S Brawner Jr, welcomed the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Korea (ROK) to the Philippines, His Excellency Lee Sang-Hwa in an Introductory Courtesy Call on October 10 at the AFP Headquarters.
“We are indeed very honored that you came to visit us. It goes to show the importance and value that you give to the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the relationship of our Armed Forces,” said the CSAFP as he conveyed his gratitude to the envoy.
H.E. Lee Sang-Hwa also expressed his hopes of strengthening collaboration among like-minded nations and making more contributions to the Philippines’ endeavors to promote a free Indo-Pacific.
“Defense industry cooperation goes deeper. It should be based on long-held trust. We are confident that there will be a stronger collaboration,” said the Korean Ambassador while also highlighting the longstanding friendship between the Philippines and South Korea.
“We want to show the world that we have shared interests and that we are willing to work with our allies and partners,” assured General Brawner Jr.///
