SOUTH HARBOR, Manila (DWDD) – The Russian Navy Large Anti-Submarine Ship ADMIRAL PANTELEEV, Guided Missile Cruiser ADMIRAL VARYAG and Large Sea Tanker BORIS BOTUMA is set to leave tomorrow after a five-day goodwill visit to the Philippines.
The Russian Navy contingent is led by its head of mission, Rear Admiral Edward E Mikhailov together with the Commanding Officers of ADMIRAL PANTELEEV, Captain Dmitriy A Tihomirov; ADMIRAL VARYAG, Captain Alexsei U Ulyanenko; and BORIS BOTUMA, Sergev Bondar.
This is the first visit of the Russian Navy this year and seventh time since 2012. However, it is the second time for ADMIRAL VARYAG and BORIS BOTUMA as they already visited the country last May 29, 2018 while a first time visit for ADMIRAL PANTELEEV.
Like their previous visits, there was a wreath laying ceremony at Rizal monument after their arrival and paid a courtesy call to the Philippine Navy Flag Officer in Command Vice Admiral Robert A Empedrad AFP. Series of confidence building activities were also held with their PN counterparts such as reciprocal reception, goodwill games followed by a boodle fight and shipboard tour that was also open for civilians. A send-off ceremony with customary Passing Exercise (PASSEX) will cap off their visit.
The visit aimed to strengthen the relationship between the two navies. It will further enhance and sustain the promotion of peace, stability, and maritime cooperation of the two countries through naval diplomacy and camaraderie. NPAO / MCAG
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