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22 hours ago · He added that the pact reaffirmed the Philippines' commitment to upholding international law and promoting stability in the Asia-Pacific Region. He added this agreement builds upon decades of collaboration and mutual respect, reflecting our shared values of democracy, rule of law, and respect for sovereignty. Key partnership for peace
22 hours ago · Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa described the pact, which eases the entry of equipment and troops for combat training and disaster response, as a “landmark achievement”. The deal is the first of its kind to be signed by Japan in Asia, and coincides with a rise in aggression by Chinese vessels in the disputed South China Sea.
22 hours ago · MANILA -- More than 70 years after Japan's invasion and occupation of the Philippines during World War II, the countries on Monday signed a defense pact that allows them to deploy troops on each other's soil. The agreement was finalized during high-level defense talks in Manila and comes as China increases military and diplomatic pressure in ...
22 hours ago · The Philippines and Japan signed on Monday a historic troop access pact that will deploy both countries' military on each other's soil, upgrading Manila and Tokyo's defense relations amid what ...
Jul 9, 2024 · Bagong Alyansang Makabayan and the Asia-Wide Campaign against US-Japanese domination and aggression of Asia released a joint statement condemning the agreement, arguing that it “provokes China and further incites conflict between the Philippines and China.” —with reports from Jane Bautista, Russel Loreto, Jeannette I. Andrade and Inquirer ...
22 hours ago · MANILA, Philippines — The swift signing of the landmark defense pact between Japan and the Philippines was made possible through late night meetings, teleconferencing and informal talks ...
Jul 9, 2024 · The defense pact with the Philippines, which includes live-fire drills, is the first to be forged by Japan in Asia. Japan signed similar accords with Australia in 2022 and with Britain in 2023.
