US EditionCanada and Philippines are in final negotiations for defense pact to boost joint military exercises
- Canada and the Philippines are finalizing a defense pact to conduct larger military drills in the South China Sea, according to the Canadian ambassador to Manila.
- The agreement aims to enhance Canada’s military presence and support the Philippines in its defense against China's assertive actions in the region.
- The Philippine military has conducted multinational drills with allies, including Canada, to promote the rule of law in the South China Sea, despite China's claims over the area.
- Canada previously signed agreements with the Philippines to improve defense cooperation and assist in tracking illegal vessels in the South China Sea.
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Talks on PH-Canada defense pact in final stages
MANILA, Philippines — Canada and the Philippines are in the final stages of negotiating a key defense pact that would allow their forces to hold larger military drills in the South China Sea, where Ottawa has rejected China’s “provocative and unlawful actions,” the Canadian ambassador to Manila said. Canada has been reinforcing its military presence
Canada and Philippines are in final negotiations for defence pact to boost joint military exercises
Canada and the Philippines are in the final stages of negotiating a key defence pact that would allow their forces to hold larger military drills, said the Canadian ambassador to Manila while raising concerns over China’s 'provocative and unlawful actions' in the region.
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Canada and Philippines are in final negotiations for defense pact to boost joint military exercises
The Canadian ambassador says his country and the Philippines are in the final stages of negotiating a key defense pact that will allow their forces to hold larger military drills.
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