Bandar Seri Begawan:The 10th Joint Defence Working Committee (JDWC) meeting between Brunei Darussalam and the Republic of the Philippines took place today at the Rizqun International Hotel, Gadong. This significant event was co-chaired by Yang Mulia Brigadier General (Retired) Dato Seri Pahlawan Mohammad Sharif bin Dato Paduka Haji Ibrahim, Permanent Secretary (Policy and Administration) at the Ministry of Defence, Brunei Darussalam, and Major General (Retired) Angelito M. De Leon, AFP, Undersecretary for Defense Affairs at the Department of National Defense of the Republic of the Philippines.
According to Ministry of Defence - Burnei, the meeting was attended by defence and military officials from both nations. It focused on reaffirming the strong defence relations between Brunei Darussalam and the Republic of the Philippines, reviewing the progress of existing bilateral defence cooperation, and exploring potential areas for future collaboration.
On the sidelines of the JDWC meeting, Major General (Retired) Angelito M. De Leon paid a courtesy visit to Yang Mulia Brigadier General (Retired) Dato Seri Pahlawan Mohammad Sharif bin Dato Paduka Haji Ibrahim. Colonel Garry L. Atienza PAF (CSC), Defense and Armed Forces Attaché of the Republic of the Philippines to Brunei Darussalam, was also present during this meeting. Additionally, Major General (Retired) De Leon and his delegation visited the Royal Regalia Museum as part of their programme.
The JDWC meeting, established through a Memorandum of Understanding on Defence Cooperation signed on 22 August 2001, provides a platform for the defence establishments of both countries to exchange views on mutual interests, review ongoing defence cooperation, and explore future collaboration opportunities.