NAVAL STATION JOSE ANDRADA, Manila – The Commander of the PLA Task Force and Political Commissar of PLA Dalian Naval Academy, Rear Adm. Su Yinsheng, paid a courtesy call on Philippine Navy (PN) Flag Officer In Command, Vice Adm. Toribio Adaci Jr. at the PN headquarters on Wednesday, June 14.
RAdm. Su said he was greatly honored to meet the PN Chief and hoped “that the visit of Qi Jiguang will help develop the two navies’ friendship and mutual trust.”
VAdm. Adaci likewise expressed optimism that “our engagements during your visit will help develop goodwill and understanding between our two navies”. He then invited them to visit and explore Manila as the majority of the Chinese contingent are first-timers here.
Rear Admiral Su Yinsheng also mentioned that China and the Philippines are long-time friends and that the engagements between the two countries extend to many aspects to include economic ties.
VADM Adaci also extended his advance congratulations to the graduating cadets on board the training ship. He further stated “I hope these small engagements, the goodwill games, and receptions will provide an avenue for our sailors to better understand one another” VAdm. Adaci said.
