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Philippines, Manila – The chief of staff of Japan’s Ground Self-Defense Force met with his Philippine counterpart on Monday and discussed issues relating to defense cooperation and regional security.
Gen. Koji Yamazaki held talks with Maj. Gen. Macairog Alberto at the Philippine Army headquarters in Fort Bonifacio, one of two military forts in the capital Manila.
Army spokesman Lt. Col. Ramon Zagala said they discussed regional security, including the South China Sea situation, and other issues of mutual concern.
He said they also discussed such matters as humanitarian and disaster response, joint logistical training plans, and plans for the Philippines to acquire defense equipment from Japan essential to logistics and logistics support.
Yamazaki’s visit highlights the continuing good relationship between the two countries, both of which are facing mounting security concerns at their sea borders.
His four-day visit will also include a trip to the Philippine Army’s largest military installation of Fort Magsaysay in the northern province of Nueva Ecija.
Source and full English article: The Mainichi
https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20190305/p2g/00m/0fp/009000c
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