CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City – The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) welcomed Rear Admiral Ikeuchi Izuru, Commander of the Amphibious and Mine Warfare Force of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF), in a courtesy call held on July 8, here.
LtGen Jimmy D Larida, AFP Vice Chief of Staff, received Rear Admiral Izuru during the official engagement aimed at strengthening defense cooperation and maritime security collaboration between the Philippines and Japan.
The visit served as a platform to reaffirm both nations’ shared commitment to maintaining peace, stability, and freedom of navigation in the Indo-Pacific region. The leaders discussed mutual concerns on regional maritime challenges, capacity-building initiatives, and future avenues for joint exercises and military exchanges.
Rear Admiral Izuru’s visit underscores the growing partnership between the AFP and JMSDF, highlighting the Philippines and Japan’s continuing efforts to enhance interoperability and mutual support in response to evolving security dynamics in the region.
Photo by SSg Ambay PA / PAOAFP
