December 11, 2023
WASHINGTON, D.C., — Joint Staff Spokesperson Navy Capt. Jereal Dorsey provided the following readout:
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., spoke with Philippines Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces Gen. Romeo Brawner, Jr., today by phone. This was their first call since Gen. Brown became Chairman.
The two military leaders shared their assessments of the regional security environment, including China’s actions hindering resupply at Second Thomas Shoal. The leaders also discussed mutual strategic security interests and opportunities for increased military cooperation, including enhancing maritime cooperation, improving interoperability and information sharing, and increasing training and exercises.
The two leaders agreed to remain in close consultation.
The U.S. continues to closely partner with the Philippines and remains committed to maintaining a relationship founded upon shared strategic interests and democratic values.
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