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USMC chief visits Camp Aguinaldo

A TOP official of the US Marine Corps (USMC) on Monday visited the Armed Forces of the Philippines headquarters in Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City. 

AFP spokesman Col. Xerxes Trinidad said, US Marine Corps commandant Gen. Eric Smith was welcomed by AFP vice chief Lt. Gen. Arthur Cordura.

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During the meeting, Cordura cited Smith’s visit and highlighted the importance of bilateral relations between the AFP and the USMC.

The two leaders also discussed the upcoming Maritime Training Security (MTA) Sama-Sama underscoring a shared commitment to advancing maritime domain awareness and inter-operability.

Trinidad said the call reflected the AFP’s initiative to explore avenues for future cooperation anchored on the rules-based international order and a shared vision for a stable and prosperous Indo-Pacific Region.

Editor’s Note: This is an updated article. Originally posted with the headline “US Marine Corps, AFP discuss upcoming joint naval exercise.”

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