The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) welcomed delegates from the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) Command and Staff College and the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force during a study tour visit Tuesday at the AFP Education Training Command (AFPETC).

AFPETC Commander Maj. Gen. Francisco Lorenzo led the welcoming of Lt. Gen.Kuramuto Masahiro, commandant of theJ ASDF Command and Staff College, with arrival honors rendered at the AFPETC grounds.

Lorenzo highlighted the visit as a testament to the enduring Philippines?Japan partnership and their shared commitment to defense cooperation and professional growth.

“We deeply value this visit as a significant opportunity to strengthen mutual understanding and promote professional growth between our institutions,” said Lorenzo.

The visit underscores the AFP’s commitment to enhancing defense cooperation, fostering mutual understanding, and exchanging perspectives on leadership development, education, and training systems between the Japan Self-Defense Forces. AFP Public Affairs Offic