United
States Embassy deputy chief of mission Brian L. Goldbeck lauded on Friday the
Filipino, American and Australian troopers who participated in the
just-concluded "Balikatan 2014" exercises.
"Balikatan
is not just about our militaries. It is about our people and about the
friendships, camaraderie and ties that develop on a person-to-person
level," he said.
The
U.S. official also said that
it is the spirit of friendship and camaraderie that "motivated the
defenders of Bataan and Corregidor in 1942, . . . that kept the Philippines resistance fighting, . . . that
brought peace to Mindanao , and the same spirit
that responded to super typhoon 'Yolanda'."
"And
it is that same spirit that will keep our alliance moving forward into the 21st
century," he pointed out.
Meanwhile,
"Balikatan 2014" Exercise Director for Philippines ,
Major Gen. Emeraldo Magnaye and his U.S.
As
this developed, Simcock said that as the Asia-Pacific region is evolving, it's
evolving very, very rapidly and large exercises like "Balikatan" need
to also evolve at a commensurate rate.
"When
it evolves and other nations ask to come in and participate, we encourage that
we look forward to the opportunity to work together with all nations within the
nation," he said.
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