RP, Vietnam navies strengthen defense cooperation
03/28/2012The Philippine Navy is eyeing stronger defense cooperation with the Vietnam People’s Navy (VPN), including a proposed joint patrol of common maritime domains in the west of the Philippine territory, following the signing of the first ever memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the neighboring navy.
During a recent official visit to Vietnam, Navy Flag Officer in Command Vice Admiral Alexander Pama discussed with his Vietnamese counterpart Admiral Nguyen Van Hien matters to enhance cooperation between the two navies.
Navy spokesman Lt. Col. Omar Tonsay said that part of the discussions was the active collaboration of the PN and VPN, especially the forging of defense cooperation through the MoU for the enhancement of mutual cooperation and information sharing..... MORE
Source: The Daily Tribune
URL: http://www.tribuneonline.org/nation/20120328nat4.html
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