The Ambassador of India to the Philippines, His Excellency Shambhu S. Kumaran, rendered a courtesy call to Army Commanding General Lt. Gen. Roy M. Galido at the Headquarters Philippine Army, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City on October 10, 2023.
Lt. Gen. Galido and Ambassador Kumaran discussed the growing bilateral defense relationship and matters of mutual interests of both countries. The Army chief also conveyed his appreciation to the Indian Ambassador for bolstering ties with the Indian Army regarding defense and security.
Relatedly, India and the Philippines formally established diplomatic relations on November 26, 1949, shortly after both countries gained independence. Some of the bilateral engagements of the two countries include the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Defence Industry and Logistics cooperation in November 2017 and the establishment of the Joint Defence Industry and Logistics Committee (JDILC) under the MoU.
Photos by Cpl Rodgen V. Quirante, OACPA