MANILA, Phlippines- Inanunsyo ng United States Department of Defense na bibisita si Secretary Pete Hegseth sa Pilipinas sa susunod na linggo.
Sa abiso na ipinalabas nitong Sabado (Manila time), sinabi ng US Defense Department na nilalayon ng pagbisita ni Hegseth “to drive ongoing efforts to strengthen our alliances and partnerships toward our shared vision for a free and open Indo-Pacific.”
“He will travel to the Philippines, where he will advance security objectives with Philippine leaders and meet with U.S. and Philippine forces,” saad sa abiso.
Bago magtungo sa Pilipinas, unang bibisita ang US Defense Secretary sa Hawaii at Guam.
“As part of his first official visit to the region, Sec. Hegseth will first travel to Hawaii to meet with civilian and military leaders from the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command. From there, Sec. Hegseth will travel to Guam, where he is expected to tour the military facilities and receive capabilities briefs,” batay sa abiso.
Pagkagaling sa Manila, lilipad ito patungong Japan at makikibahagi sa paggunita ng 80th anniversary ng Battle of Iwo Jima. RNT/SA
