Philippines, South Korea take steps to broaden security cooperation

From Update.PH (Dec 7): Philippines, South Korea take steps to broaden security cooperation

Philippines and Republic of Korea (ROK) have expressed readiness to broaden bilateral security cooperation following the first official talks between the two countries’ top defense and military officials in Seoul during the visit of Philippine delegation headed by National Defense Secretary Delfin N. Lorenzana to South Korea from November 24 to 27.

The Department of Foreign Affairs said Secretary Lorenzana proposed the broadening current defense and military engagements in the field of personnel training and education, and exploring possible joint exercises on disaster response and terrorism. Minister Han instructed his Joint Chiefs of Staff to look into the suggestion.

The two ministers also discussed further possibilities to boost the Philippines’ armed forces modernization plan.

Minister Han expressed appreciation to his counterpart for the Philippines’ support during the Korean War and subsequent reconstruction, as well as Korea’s current diplomatic efforts to counter the provocations of North Korea at the United Nations and other forums.

http://www.update.ph/2016/12/philippines-south-korea-take-steps-to-broaden-security-cooperation/11829