by Richard Sanders, Staff Writer<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Captain Emma McDonald-Kerr, the Australian Defense Attache, restated Australia’s dedication to backing the Philippine military, specifically the Westmincom Mindanao Command, in their efforts to maintain peace and safeguard national sovereignty and integrity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to a statement by Westmincom on Tuesday, July 23, McDonald-Kerr made this declaration while visiting Camp Navarro, the location of the Westmincom headquarters in Calarian, Zamboanga City, on Monday, July 22.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

McDonald-Kerr was joined by personnel from the Australia Defence Force Task Force 12 during her visit to the Westmincom headquarters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brigadier General Taharudin Ampatuan, Westmincom\u2019s deputy commander for internal defense operations and the staff officers of the command, warmly welcomed the McDonald-Kerr and her party.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Westmincom said the purpose of McDonald-Kerr\u2019s visit is to engage with their US counterparts based at Camp Navarro and the Westmincom leadership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The meeting centered around exchanging information on shared topics of interest, as reported by Westmincom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ampatuan expressed gratitude and support on behalf of Lieutenant General William Gonzales, the commander of Westmincom, towards the Australian Defense Force and the Australian government during the meeting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ampatuan remarked that this was an opportune occasion to enhance our ties as we strive together for peace, stability, and prosperity in the Asia-Pacific region.<\/p>\n