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Philippine Star
June 3, 2008
THE top military official of the United States military met with his Philippine counterpart Monday and assured continuous commitment on the counter-terrorism cooperation.
Admiral Michael Mullen, chairman of the US Armed Forces Joint Chiefs of the Staff, just attended the 7th International Institute of Strategic Studies’ Security Summit: The Shangri-La Defense Dialogue in Singapore.
Yano in an interview said among those discussed during Mullen’s “customary visit” are usual issues, like the relationship between the two countries; support and assistance of the US government and its military to the Armed Forces of the Philippines, particularly in capability upgrading and modernization; and the continuous war against terror.
“No new arrangements were discussed, in fact the visit is just customary for a counterpart. . . we are happy and honored that he has visited us and paid a call on me, it only shows or manifests the importance of the robust RP-US relationship that has spanned several years,” Yano said in an interview.
Prior to his arrival in Manila, Mullen visited Zamboanga Sunday, together with Yano and US Ambassador Kristie Kenny.
As for the counter terror cooperation, Yano said the Mullen assured that they will sustain what they have started.
Mullen and Yano both attended the dialogue in Singapore which was participated by representatives from 27 nations including India, Japan, United Kingdom, Australia and Vietnam.
--Jefferson Antiporda
June 3, 2008
THE top military official of the United States military met with his Philippine counterpart Monday and assured continuous commitment on the counter-terrorism cooperation.
Admiral Michael Mullen, chairman of the US Armed Forces Joint Chiefs of the Staff, just attended the 7th International Institute of Strategic Studies’ Security Summit: The Shangri-La Defense Dialogue in Singapore.
Yano in an interview said among those discussed during Mullen’s “customary visit” are usual issues, like the relationship between the two countries; support and assistance of the US government and its military to the Armed Forces of the Philippines, particularly in capability upgrading and modernization; and the continuous war against terror.
“No new arrangements were discussed, in fact the visit is just customary for a counterpart. . . we are happy and honored that he has visited us and paid a call on me, it only shows or manifests the importance of the robust RP-US relationship that has spanned several years,” Yano said in an interview.
Prior to his arrival in Manila, Mullen visited Zamboanga Sunday, together with Yano and US Ambassador Kristie Kenny.
As for the counter terror cooperation, Yano said the Mullen assured that they will sustain what they have started.
Mullen and Yano both attended the dialogue in Singapore which was participated by representatives from 27 nations including India, Japan, United Kingdom, Australia and Vietnam.
--Jefferson Antiporda