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Australian Ambassador HK Yu and Hungarian envoy render introductory call on DND-OIC

As status of visiting forces agreement (SOVFA) partners, both sides remarked on the robust bilateral defense cooperation which was upheld despite the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) pandemic, and committed to deepening existing lines of efforts while exploring new areas of potential partnerships.

The OIC, DND reiterated the Philippines’ support for the Australia-UK-US (AUKUS) security arrangement and expressed appreciation for Australia’s ardent support for the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) Award.


The two sides agreed on the importance of adhering to a rules-based order to ensure a secure and prosperous Indo-Pacific region.

meanwhile Hungarian Ambassador Titanilla Tóth visits DND to Discuss Water Cooperation

H.E. Titanilla Tóth, Ambassador of Hungary to the Philippines, rendered a courtesy call on Senior Undersecretary Jose C. Faustino, Jr., Officer-in-Charge (OIC), , to take up water technology cooperation.

The two officials noted the continuously growing overall bilateral cooperation between the Philippines and Hungary, which are celebrating the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties in 2023. It was recalled that Hungary previously donated mobile water purification systems to the Philippines, to support the provision of potable water to communities in need during or in the aftermath of disasters, including natural calamities.


The two sides exchanged updates on the plan of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), through the Office of Civil Defense (OCD), to acquire sixteen (16) additional mobile water treatment units from Hungary. The said machines are envisioned to be deployed to various regions of the country. Both sides committed to working towards materializing the said project.

The OIC, DND and the Ambassador also briefly exchanged views on the Russia-Ukraine war and the South China Sea issue. (VICTOR BALDEMOR)

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