CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City — General Romeo S Brawner Jr, Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), concluded a significant participation in the Raisina Dialogue 2025 held in New Delhi, India from March 17-19, 2025.
General Romeo S Brawner Jr’s participation marked the AFP's first-ever appearance at the prestigious annual global forum hosted by the Observer Research Foundation in partnership with the Government of India, where policymakers, military officials, and experts converge to deliberate on pressing global issues, particularly in security and defense.
During the dialogue, General Brawner engaged in crucial discussions focused on regional security and defense cooperation. Notably, he proposed the expansion of the 'Squad' security grouping to include India and South Korea, aiming to bolster collective security efforts in the Indo-Pacific region.
Highlighting the growing strategic partnership between the Philippines and India, General Brawner underscored the AFP's commitment to enhancing military capabilities through collaboration.
The AFP Chief of Staff also emphasized the significance of ongoing cooperation, including training exchanges, the acquisition of advanced defense systems like the BrahMos missile system, and joint maritime exercises.///