00:01Indeed, it really affirms our dedication to a sustained partnership and mutual learning in the spirit of Salaknip 2026.
00:11We affirm our collective commitment to readiness, partnership, and defense of our nations, what General Lloyd was mentioned a while
00:22ago.
00:24Salaknip has long stood as a cornerstone of cooperation.
00:27There are forces trained side by side, build trust through shared experience, and transform partnerships into operational capability.
00:37I think it's in its third year running, isn't it? As mentioned earlier by General Mabitko.
00:43Over the past three years, it has evolved from a bilateral engagement into a truly multilateral undertaking.
00:54Now joined by Japan. I was looking for our Australian culture because they are also part of this one, but
01:01they are not around.
01:04Nations bound by a shared vision of the secure and stable Indo-Pacific.
01:10As we formally opened this exercise, we not only continue the strong tradition between the Philippine Army and the United
01:22States Army Pacific,
01:25but also affirm the growing strength of our collective partnership committed to regional peace, stability, and rules-based international order.
01:36This year, Salaknip brings together more than 7,000 troops, a powerful demonstration of unity and shared purpose.
01:49More importantly, it represents a convergence of capabilities, experience, and result aim at enhancing our collective defense readiness.
02:00I'm going to have a couple words on that.
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