Armed Forces of the Philippines spokesperson Colonel Medel Aguilar says the courtesy call was an activity that ‘has long been scheduled’ and that efforts to sustain peace and stability in the region were discussed.
MANILA, Philippines – Following recent tensions in the West Philippine Sea, Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Huang Xilian met with Armed Forces of the Philippines Chief of Staff General Andres Centino to discuss “peace and stability” in the region.
AFP spokesperson Colonel Medel Aguilar said on Thursday, February 16, that the courtesy call by Huang was an activity “that has long been scheduled.” According to Aguilar, talks between Centino and Huang “focused on military to military exchange and cooperation that will promote peace and stability in the region.”summoned Huang to Malacañang
China has so far continued to deny the PCG’s account of the laser incident, saying instead that its CCG vessel used a “hand-held laser speed detector and hand-held green light pointer” to “measure the distance and speed of the Philippine vessel and signal directions to ensure navigation safety.”
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