MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Coast Guard, led by Adm. Joel Garcia, welcomed China Coast Guard Vessel 5204 in Manila Tuesday morning.
The PCG officially welcomed CCG Director General Maj. Gen.
Wang Zhongcai through a welcome ceremony at its headquarters at South Harbor in Port Area, Manila.
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The Chinese vessel is in the country for a five-day port visit. Officials of the coast guards will also hold bilateral talks to discuss several issues, including hotlines of communication, search and rescue operation and a
possible joint maritime exercise.
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This will be the first official meeting between the Philippine and Chinese coast guards, wherein they will
be able to talk to enhance their relationship and establish smooth cooperation, Garcia said.
The Chinese delegation also donated 600 pieces of N95 face masks and boxes of food packs, which will
be transported to affected areas in Batangas following the eruption of Taal Volcano.