Philippine Navy Welcomes Croatian Defense Minister

Philippine Navy Welcomes Croatian Defense Minister

The Philippine Navy provided a warm welcome for the visit of Honorable Ante Kotromanovic’, the Minister of Defense of the Republic of Croatia and Party to Headquarters Philippine Navy at Naval Station Jose V Andrada (NSJA), Roxas Blvd., Manila last October 1, 2012.

The visit was highlighted by an Arrival Honors for the Defense Minister with Capt Erick A Kagaoan PN (GSC) as the Ceremonial Troop Commander. The group later paid a Courtesy Call on Vice Admiral Alexander P Pama AFP, Flag Officer in Command, Philippine Navy (FOIC,PN) right after the arrival honors held at the HPN Hall of Flags.  PN Organizational and Croatian Navy and Defense Industry briefings were also presented at the HPN Multi-Purpose Hall where the Exchange of Plaque and Momento were later held.

Honorable Ante Kotromanovic’ and Party are official guests of the Department of National Defense. The purpose of the said visit is to further defense engagements, foster closer defense relations and to develop and promote relations with various departments and agencies of the Philippines.

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Naval Today Staff, October 03, 2012; Image: Philippine Navy