The Philippines and Australia reaffirmed their commitment to bilateral and multilateral defense cooperation, the Department of National Defense (DND) said on Friday.
In a statement, the DND said Philippine Defense chief Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on August 8 received Australian Ambassador to the Philippines Hae Kyong Yu during the envoy’s introductory call at the DND.
Teodoro welcomed the Philippine leg of the Indo-Pacific Endeavor —Australia's flagship regional engagement activity—and the inaugural Defense Minister's Meeting .
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