ZAMBOANGA CITY, Nov 30 (PIA) – The navies of Indonesia and Malaysia continue to be country’s allies in protecting the waters of Southern Philippines particularly from the threat of local and cross-border terrorism.
On November 26, warships from Indonesia and Malaysia joined Philippine Navy warship BRP Emilio Jacinto in a trilateral maritime training activity. Navy personnel from the three warships engaged in joint patrols, naval maneuvers, communication and other technical exercises. The activities lasted for three days.
Lt. Chester Ross Cabaltera, Naval Forces Western Mindanao (NAVFORWEM) spokesperson said this is the 7th port visit jointly participated by the three navies.
“Terrorism is a common issue among the three countries. With this Trilateral Cooperative Agreement, all three nations have stronger coordination to combat this threat,” Cabaltera said.
Under the agreement, warships from the foreign countries can be easily granted access to one another’s borders. This is especially helpful when pursuing terrorists across borders.
“This is where we enhance our navies’ capability to work together in protecting our common borders and ensure safe and secured sea lanes and passages,” said Rear Admiral Erick Kagaoan, NAVFORWEM commander.
The participating ships include Indonesian warship Kri Sura and the Royal Malaysian Navy’s KD Baung. The ships have already left the Zamboanga port after the three-day engagement on November 28.
Cabaltera added that the three navies also had cultural exchanges during their short visit to foster camaraderie among the personnel coming from the different countries. He added that the Philippine Navy is looking forward for more secure waters in the Southern Philippines as a result of the joint exercises. (RVC/DIS/PIA9-Zamboanga City)
https://pia.gov.ph/news/articles/1030927
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