The Daily Tribune
Phl Army, Türkiye deepen defense, peace cooperation
The Philippine Army and Türkiye reaffirmed their commitment to deepening defense cooperation during a meeting between Army Chief Lt. Gen. Antonio Nafarrete and Turkish Ambassador to the Philippines Niyazi Akyol.
Discussions focused on the existing memorandum of understanding on defense industry cooperation and explored new avenues for joint military training, knowledge exchange, and defense sector collaboration.
Türkiye's Defense Attaché, Capt. Gökhan Gülbiten, highlighted Ankara's keen interest in boosting military relations with Manila and strengthening ties with the Turkish Land Forces.
Lt. Gen. Nafarrete emphasized the importance of these partnerships for the Philippines' evolving defense posture and regional stability.
Ambassador Akyol also offered Türkiye's support for peace-building initiatives in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, noting recent developments in the peace process.
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