Brown, the top military official of the Philippines’ oldest and closest ally, discussed bilateral security assistance and the utilization of Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) locations with Philippine military and security officials on July 16, as reported in a readout by the US Joint Chiefs of Staff public affairs office on Wednesday.
U.S. General Charles Q. Brown Jr., chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, signs the guestbook before his meeting with General Romeo Brawner Jr., the Philippine military's chief, on July 16, 2024 at the armed forces headquartes in Quezon City.MANILA, Philippines — Charles Q. Brown Jr., chair of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff, stressed the importance of maritime awareness to further strengthen defense relations and “greater interoperability” between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S.
“The meeting underscored their commitment to Philippine-United States' longstanding military alliance. Discussions focused on enhancing bilateral defense cooperation, strengthening joint military exercises, and addressing regional security challenges,” the AFP said in a statement. The military officials exchanged their assessments on the regional security landscape, highlighting recent incidents in the Ayungin Shoal, which led to an amputation of a Coast Guard personnel’s finger due to a violent encounter with the Chinese Coast Guard in a routine and resupply mission.
Signed in 2014, EDCA allows U.S. troops access to specific Philippine military facilities, enabling them to construct infrastructure and position equipment, aircraft and vessels.
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