Manila, April 2 -- The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Wednesday expressed its willingness to engage more with its Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) counterparts following the visit of its chief to the AFP headquarters in Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City.

AFP chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. welcomed and met with CAF chief of the defense staff Gen. Marie Annabelle Jennie Carignan during the latter's courtesy call.

During their meeting, Brawner and Carignan reaffirmed their commitment to regional peace and security.

The two officials also noted the importance of mutual support in joint operations and training programs.

"Gen. Brawner also expressed his appreciation for Canada's ongoing assistance in strengthening the AFP's capabilities, parti...