NEW DELHI (BNS): Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane will be visiting Manila to co-chair the fifth meeting of India-Philippines Joint Defence Cooperation Committee (JDCC) on September 11, 2024.
The meeting will be co-chaired by Senior Under Secretary from the Ministry of National Defence of Philippines, Mr Irineo Cruz Espino.
During his visit, the Defence Secretary will discuss ways to further consolidate defence cooperation between the two countries. He will also meet with other dignitaries of the government of Philippines, an official statement said here today.
The visit assumes significance as India and Philippines celebrate 75 years of diplomatic relations and 10 years of India’s ‘Act East’ policy.
Both countries share multifaceted relationship which has expanded into several strategic areas, including defence and security. The two nations are committed to support each other towards achieving the goal of self-reliance in defence production.
The JDCC construct has been established under the ambit of an MoU on defence cooperation signed between the two countries in 2006.
The fourth edition of JDCC meeting was held in March 2023 in New Delhi at the Joint Secretary-level. The fifth edition marks the elevation of the co-chair to Secretary-level, the statement added.
Defence Secretary to co-chair 5th India-Philippines JDCC meeting in Manila
Article Posted on : - Sep 10, 2024
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