CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City – General Romeo Brawner Jr., Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (CSAFP), welcomed Admiral Stephen Koehler, Commander, United States Pacific Fleet, during a courtesy visit on May 20, 2024, here.
In their meeting, General Brawner Jr. expressed his gratitude to Admiral Koehler for the continued support of the enduring US-PH alliance amidst evolving security challenges. He also reaffirmed the AFP’s dedication to upholding a free and stable Indo-Pacific region through rules-based approaches under international law.
The call reflects the AFP’s strategic partnership to strengthen interoperability and further advance combined capabilities in the maritime domain. The first-ever Multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity (MMCA) and the regular conduct of Maritime Cooperative Activity (MCA) were also discussed as part of the ongoing effort to underscore collective commitment to regional and international cooperation in safeguarding the Indo-Pacific region.
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