The Philippines and Croatia recently signed a Memorandum of
understanding (MOU) on Defense Cooperation, which has one of its primordial
reason- to strengthen bilateral defense relations between the two nations.
The MOU was signed by Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana and
Croatian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Damir Krstičević last April 11 in Split, Croatia, provides a framework for
cooperation in the field of defense “on the basis of reciprocity and
mutual benefit”.
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| Secretary Lorenzana testing some of the firearms in the exhibit (photo credit to owner) |
The MOU states that: both countries agreed to cooperate in
defense and security policy, military education, training and capacity
building, military equipment, logistics and maintenance, defense industry and
technology, and other areas mutually approved by both parties.
Defense Spokesperson Arsenio Andolong said that, There will be
exchanges of delegations and personnel; personnel for on-the-job-training;
information, documentation and materials; and participation in seminars,
workshops and other activities organized by both countries.
The MOU with Croatia increases and strengthens DND's international
defense and security engagements (IDSE) with other countries under the national
government’s independent foreign policy.
Adriatic
Sea Defense & Aerospace (ASDA) 2019 Exhibition
Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana while at Croatia also attended
the Adriatic Sea Defense & Aerospace (ASDA) 2019 Exhibition at the
Spaladium Arena Exhibition Center in Split, Croatia.
At the exhibit, the Defense Secretary was presented with different
types of firearms and weapons.
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