Fort Bonifacio, TAGUIG CITY - His Excellency, Luc Veron, Ambassador of the European Union (EU) to the Philippines, paid a courtesy call to Major General Arturo G. Rojas PN(M), Commandant of the Philippine Marine Corps (PMC), at the PMC Headquarters on September 18, 2023.

Ambassador Veron expressed his appreciation for the longstanding partnership between the European Union and the Philippines, highlighting the EU's commitment to supporting the country's efforts in promoting peace, security, and socio-economic development in the region. His Excellency commended the Philippine Marine Corps for its crucial role in safeguarding the country's territorial integrity and ensuring the safety of its citizens.

Major General Rojas reciprocated Ambassador Veron's sentiment as he acknowledged the importance of international collaborations in addressing shared security challenges and emphasized the PMC's commitment to upholding international norms and principles.