The Philippines and Australia have reaffirmed their commitment to upholding maritime security and stability.

This occurred during the Australian Ambassador to the Philippines HK Yu PSM's courtesy visit at the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) National Headquarters, Port Area, Manila, on 08 November 2023.

"Thank you, CG Admiral Gavan, for your warm welcome. Australia's maritime partnership with the Philippines supports our shared vision for a secure, stable, and prosperous region," Ambassador Yu expressed.

"Our thriving cooperation with PCG will continue to grow under your strong leadership," she furthered.

For his part, CG Admiral Gavan thanked the Australian government, through Ambassador Yu, for fully supporting the PCG in its mandates and pursuing its modernization projects to become a world-class protector of law and rules, the universal fundamental reason for the existence of coast guards.