The military of the Philippines and Brunei have signed parameters for a defence cooperation treaty

[ASEAN NOW Content Team]

 

The Philippine Army (PA) and the Royal Brunei Land Forces (RBLF) virtually signed the modified terms of reference (TOR) on Monday, which will serve as a guide in the implementation of the two forces' military cooperation memorandum of understanding (MOU).

PA leader Lt. Gen. Andres C. Centino and RBLF commander Brig. Gen. Haji Muhammad Haszaimi bin Bol Hassan were present for the signing of the TOR on the Army Working Group jointly established by the two armies, according to a Facebook post on Monday night.

 

Centino stated the 2nd Brunei-Philippines (BRUPHIL) Army Working Group developed 12 bilateral military collaboration and interaction for 2022 during the virtual event.

He also voiced confidence in BRUPHIL's ability to succeed in the face of the coronavirus epidemic.

"This collaboration, hopefully, will continue beyond the pandemic.
In this time of hardship and difficulty, we need to show solidarity more than before.
I understand that we are going through a difficult time, but by banding together, we shall triumph "Centino remarked.

He went on to say that the PA is looking forward to further collaborations and the smooth execution of its bilateral activities planned for next year.