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Philippines, Russia expand defence cooperation

Russia has appointed its first defense attaché to the Philippines in over 40 years, showing increased defence cooperation between the two countries, according to the Russian Embassy in the Southeast Asian nation.
Philippines, Russia expand defence cooperation ảnh 1At the ceremony (Source: pna.gov.ph)

Hanoi (VNA) – Russia has appointed itsfirst defense attaché to the Philippines in over 40 years, showing increaseddefence cooperation between the two countries, according to the Russian Embassyin the Southeast Asian nation.

Russian Ambassador to the Philippines Igor Khovaev officiallyintroduced Defense Attaché, Col. Dmitry Nikitin to Philippine military officialsat a ceremony in Manila on September 3.

The diplomat affirmed that the Russia – Philippines defenceties will contribute to the region’s stability.

This is the first time the two countries have decided to open a new channel ofcommunication, he said, adding that the decision is in full compliance with thestrategic interests of not only the Philippines and Russia but also of allcountries in the region.

For hispart, Philippine Defense Undersecretary Raymundo DV Elefantewelcomed Col. Nikitin, expressing his optimism aboutstronger military ties between his country and Russia.

He said with this cooperation, the two countries will have a very goodopportunity in terms of cooperation and friendship.-VNA
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