Japan and Philippines to sign defense pact letting Tokyo's forces train in Southeast Asian country
- The Philippines and Japan signed a defense pact on July 8 to strengthen ties and enhance defense cooperation due to tensions with China in the Indo-Pacific region.
- The Reciprocal Access Agreement was finalized in Manila, marking a significant milestone in their collaboration, with joint drills being allowed in the Philippines.
- The defense pact enables Japanese forces to conduct training in the Philippines, strengthening their alliance amid China's escalating assertiveness.
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