Pagbisita ni Defense chief Austin sa Pinas, kinumpirma ng US gov’t

Pagbisita ni Defense chief Austin sa Pinas, kinumpirma ng US gov’t

January 28, 2023 @ 10:24 AM 2 months ago


MANILA, Philippines- Kinumpirma ng US government ang pagbisita ni Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin III sa Pilipinas.

“Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III will depart Jan. 29 for a trip to the Republic of Korea and the Philippines,” anang US Department of Defense nitong Huwebes.

“During his visits, he will meet with senior government and military leaders in both countries to advance regional stability and further strengthen the defense partnerships with the United States,” dagdag niya.

“This trip reaffirms the deep commitment of the United States to work in concert with allies and partners in support of the shared vision of preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific,” saad sa ipinalabas na abiso.

Inilahad ni Philippine Ambassador to the United States Jose Manuel Romualdez nitong Huwebes na balak ni Austin na bumisita sa Pilipinas.

Sinabi ni Romualdez na nais makipagkita ni Austin sa kanyang Filipino counterpart na si Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr., na itinalagang mamunod sa defense and security sector ng Pilipinas nitong buwan.

“The main purpose is really to be able to again be able to interact with our defense establishments especially with our new Defense secretary,” aniya.

Ito ay matapos ding isiwalat na mayroong talakayan sa pagitan ng Manila at Washington hinggil sa pagsasagawa ng joint patrols sa West Philippine Sea. RNT/SA