The Philippine Navy and the Republic of Korea Navy carried out the 2nd Navy-to-Navy Talks on December 1, 2022 in South Korea. VAdm Kang Dong Hun, the ROKN Fleet Commander warmly welcomes the PN Chief of Naval Staff, Commo Jose Ma Ambrosio Ezpeleta, before the PN-ROKN Navy-to-Navy Talks commences.

PH Navy engages South Korean counterparts in 2nd Navy-to-Navy Talks

The Chief of Naval Staff of the Philippine Navy, Commodore Jose Ma Ambrosio Ezpeleta, attended the 2nd iteration of the Navy to Navy Talks between the Philippine Navy and the Republic of Korea Navy as the PH Navy’s Head of Delegation on December 1, 2022 at the Busan Naval Base in South Korea.

Commo Jose Ma Ambrosio Ezpeleta and RAdm Kang Jeongho of the ROKN is flanked by the members of the Philippine Navy delegation to the 2nd Navy-to-Navy Talks. (Photos by: Assistant Chief of Naval Staff for Plans and Programs, N5)

RDML Kang Jeongho, the Head of Policy at the Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN) headquarters, warmly welcomed the PN delegation.


Vice Admiral Kang Dong Hun, the Commander of the Fleet of the ROKN also graciously welcomed the PN delegation led by Commodore Ezpeleta at the ROKN Fleet headquarters where the talks was held and expressed his support to the Philippine Navy and the developing cooperation between the two Navies.

The highlight of the talks focused on education and training, people to people exchanges, logistics cooperation, combined exercises and ship visits.

This furthers the Command’s endeavors to foster bilateral ties and lasting relationships in the pursuit of regional cooperation and stability. (VICTOR BALDEMOR RUIZ) 


Tags: Commodore Jose Ma Ambrosio Ezpelet, Philippine Navy

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