Japan and Philippines agree to elevate ties to new level amid China concerns

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi agreed to elevate bilateral ties to a new level. They also said they would begin formal negotiations on an intelligence-sharing pact.

The agreement came during talks focused on defense cooperation. Both leaders highlighted the need to address regional security issues.

Formal negotiations on the intelligence-sharing pact are set to start soon. The pact aims to enhance information exchange between the two nations.

The move reflects ongoing efforts to strengthen partnerships in the region.

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US and Philippine officials shaking hands at defense treaty signing in Singapore
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Philippine, US bolster defense ties, reaffirm treaty

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US and Philippine defense officials reaffirmed their mutual defense treaty and signed a new security agreement during the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore.

Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro Jr. and Japan’s Minister of Defense Koizumi Shinjiro held talks in Makati City, reaffirming their commitment to enhanced defense cooperation.

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China has condemned recent negotiations between Japan and the Philippines on maritime borders, calling them illegal and void. The move follows a summit in Tokyo where the two nations agreed to strengthen ties in security and other areas. Beijing maintains the talks involve waters east of Taiwan where it holds exclusive economic zone rights.

The Philippines and Vietnam have signed a new cooperation agreement to set up a hotline and improve coastguard coordination to maintain peace and freedom of navigation in the South China Sea.

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The Philippines and Canada signed two defense agreements on Thursday to strengthen their Status of Visiting Forces Agreement signed last year.

The Philippines and India held the second Joint Working Group on Counter-Terrorism meeting in Manila on May 14 to enhance bilateral efforts against terrorism.

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