Key Points
- On his first day in Australia, Secretary Teodoro visited the Shrine of Remembrance in Melbourne, where he laid a wreath and paid respects in honour of Remembrance Day.
- He then spoke at the Australian Strategic Policy Institute, discussing Philippine policies, especially those concerning regional security, including the challenges in the West Philippine Sea and the South China Sea.
- Today, Tuesday, Secretary Teodoro will meet with Minister for Defence Richard Marles in Canberra, where discussions are expected to focus on the cooperation between the two countries.
Our partnership with Australia continues steadily, as it is a Strategic Partner nation—not just in words, but in action.Philippine Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro
