Army Chief Lt. Gen. Roy M. Galido welcomes new Defense Attaché of Turkey to the Philippines, Captain Gokhan Gulbiten, at the Headquarters Philippine Army, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City on October 30, 2024.
Army Chief Lt. Gen. Roy M. Galido and the new Defense Attaché of Turkey to the Philippines, Captain Gokhan Gulbiten, discuss bolstering bilateral ties between the two land forces during their meeting at the Headquarters Philippine Army, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City on October 30, 2024.
Army Chief Lt. Gen. Roy M. Galido and new Defense Attaché of Turkey to the Philippines, Captain Gokhan Gulbiten, pose for a photo at the Headquarters Philippine Army, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City on October 30, 2024.
FORT BONIFACIO, Taguig City – The new Turkish Defense Attaché to the Philippines, Captain Gokhan Gulbiten, affirmed Turkey's strong defense ties with the Philippine Army (PA) during his introductory courtesy call to Commanding General, Philippine Army, Lt. Gen. Roy M. Galido at the Headquarters Philippine Army, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City on October 30, 2024.
Capt. Gulbiten’s call provided an opportunity to discuss aspects of bilateral cooperation and mutual trust between the two armed forces, with Lt. Gen. Galido emphasizing PA’s commitment to strengthening its ties with the Turkish Land Forces (TLF).
It can be noted that the Philippine government procured several defense equipment under the 2nd Horizon of the Revised AFP Modernization Program from Turkey. Moreover, the existing Memorandum of Understanding in Defense Industry Cooperation between the two countries serves as an enabling mechanism to strengthen the military relations between both countries.
Photos by Cpl. Rodgen V. Quirante PA/OACPA
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