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DFA briefs Indian military reps on reg'l security, West Philippine Sea

MANILA, Nov 13 -- The Spokesperson of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), Assistant Secretary Charles C. Jose, briefed a twenty-member delegation from the Indian Army High Command Course on the evolving regional geopolitical landscape and developments in the West Philippine Sea/South China Sea yesterday, November 11, at the DFA main office in Pasay City.

Pisu2The delegation, led by Brigadier Paramdeep Singh Bajwa and Commodore Ajay Kumar Agarwal, was composed mostly of Colonels and officers of equivalent rank.

“Indeed, your visit to the Philippines promotes stronger relations and deeper friendship between our two countries. The Philippines considers India as an important bilateral partner and we hope for greater interaction between our peoples,” Assistant Secretary Jose said in his welcome remarks.

“With India we share the belief that disputes should be peacefully settled, that freedom of navigation should be protected and that the rule of law should be upheld,” he added.

The delegation expressed appreciation for the briefing and likewise expressed hope for continued cooperation with the Philippines in the fields of defense and security. (DFA)



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