Japan, Philippines agree to work together to sign security pact

Published on May 5, 2024

The defense chiefs of Japan and the Philippines have agreed to work together toward an early signing of an accord that would facilitate joint drills between Japan's Self-Defense Forces and the Philippine military.

Japanese defense minister Kihara Minoru met with Philippine defense secretary Gilberto Teodoro in Hawaii on Friday.

They discussed the situation in the South China Sea, where China is becoming increasingly assertive. They also reaffirmed the importance of realizing a free and open Indo-Pacific.

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