| Australian Defence Minister Robert Hill (left) tries a variety of Filipino dishes during a visit to Zamboanga City Monday. With Hill are southern Philippines military chief Lt. Gen. Edilberto Adan and an unidentified US Special Forces commander. Hill was briefed on the security situation in Mindanao during his visit. (Sunnex photo/Al Jacinto) |
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ZAMBOANGA CITY -- Australian Defense Chief Robert Hill on Monday visited a potent area in the southern Philippines, previously attacked by the al Qaeda-linked Abu Sayyaf group, to discuss anti-terrorism measures with Filipino security officials.
Hill said Australia is negotiating an accord with the Philippines to deploy troops to help train Filipino soldiers battling Islamic militants.
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