Philippines, Malaysia reaffirm robust defence ties


Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. (left) meets with Malaysian Defence Minister Mohamed Khaled Nordin on the sidelines of the Asean Defence Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM) Retreat in Penang, Malaysia on Wednesday (Feb 26, 2025). The two officials discussed key defense issues and pledged to enhance security cooperation between the Philippines and Malaysia. - Photo courtesy of the DND

MANILA: (Bernama-PNA) The Department of National Defence (DND) on Thursday (Feb 27) announced that the Philippines and Malaysia have reaffirmed their commitment to bolstering defence relations, the Philippine News Agency reported.

DND spokesperson Assistant Secretary Arsenio Andolong, in a statement, said this took place when Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. met with Malaysian Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin on the sidelines of the ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) Defence Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM) Retreat held in Penang, Malaysia on Wednesday (Feb 26).

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