The country is banking on a strong Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to serve as its “bedrock” for stability amid external security threats in the Indo-Pacific region, particularly in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). ManilaBulletin
Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Huang Xilian and Department of National Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. shake hands during the former's courtesy visit in Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City on June 30, 2023.
It was not mentioned if the two officials discussed the recent shadowing and blocking of Chinese vessels to Philippine Coast Guard vessels near Ayungin Shoal in WPS recently, as well as the reported swarming of Chinese fishing vessels at Iroquois Reef and Sabina Shoal. He also thanked Huang as the AFP has been a recipient of China's military aid gratis since 2006 which contributed to the enhancement of the military’s humanitarian assistance and disaster relief and counter-terrorism capabilities.
The two officials discussed regional security as Szczepankiewicz expressed Poland’s support with the Philippines’ stand in the WPS.
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