CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City-- The CSAFP, General Andres C Centino PA, met with Admiral Michael Gilday, Chief of US Naval Operations, during the latter's courtesy visit today at the AFP General Headquarters.
After the arrival honors rendered by the AFP, the two proceeded to the meeting that affirmed a robust military partnership between the US and the Philippines based on the Mutual Defense Treaty, including pursuing a free and open Indo-Pacific region.
Aside from their discussion on the upcoming Balikatan Exercises, wherein more Filipino and US personnel are expected to participate, the two top military officials also assured the continuation of a strong defense partnership, primarily through joint training and exercise, HADR, and counter-terrorism.
Gen. Centino and Adm. Gilday also echoed the pronouncements of DND OIC Undersecretary Carlito Galvez Jr and US Defense Secretary Lloyd James Austin III regarding the additional four (4) EDCA sites during the latter's visit to the Philippines earlier this year. (Photos by PAO, AFP)
