In course of the visit of the Pacific Fleet detachment to the Manila port, Commander of the Varyag cruiser Captain II rank Alexei Ulyanenko had a meeting with Commander of the Philippine Navy Francisco Gabuda, says press center of RF Defence Ministry.
The meeting was held in a friendly manner. The parties exchanged souvenirs with symbols of the Navy of two countries.
Earlier, Ambassador of Russia in the Philippines Igor Khovayev had visited the Russian cruiser. The Russian seamen organized an excursion for military servicemen of the Philippine Navy around the Varyag cruiser.
The visit of the Pacific Fleet detachment will last until April 24.