Japan and Philippines agree to deepen defense ties due to their mutual alarm over Chinese aggression
Japan and the Philippines, however, have steadily deepened defense and security ties largely due to concerns over Chinese aggression in the region. Associated Press journalists Joeal Calupitan and Aaron Favila contributed to this report.
Japan, Philippines deepening ties in ‘severe’ security environment
Both Tokyo and Manila are longtime allies of the United States, which has been strengthening an arc of alliances to deter China's claims in the Pacific.
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MANILA: An "increasingly severe" security environment has made deepening security ties with the Philippines a necessity, Japan's defence chief said
Philippine, Japan ministers look to further build defence partnership
An increasingly complex security environment means Japan and the Philippines need to further enhance their defence cooperation, Japanese Defence Minister Gen Nakatani said on Monday ahead of a bilateral meeting in Manila.
Japan, Philippines forge closer defense ties
Tokyo, Manila to establish ‘strategic dialogue,’ move toward defense equipment, technology cooperation - Anadolu Ajansı
Philippine, Japan ministers agree to further enhance defense partnership
The two ministers tackled regional security issues, including the maritime situation in the East and South China Seas
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