US Edition‘Almost like allies’: Tokyo and Manila eye two more defense pacts
- Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba visited Manila on April 29, 2025, to hold security and economic talks with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
- The visit aimed to address growing regional maritime tensions and deepen cooperation amid China's assertive actions in the South and East China Seas.
- The leaders decided to initiate talks on a military logistics cooperation pact and to begin discussions aimed at finalizing a security information-sharing accord.
- Ishiba announced that discussions would begin on establishing an acquisition and cross-servicing pact, and he also confirmed that government-level negotiations are underway to finalize a security information agreement.
- This visit reinforced Japan-Philippines security ties, emphasizing joint training, intelligence sharing, and continued cooperation to maintain a free and open Indo-Pacific.
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PH, Japan reaffirm security alliance
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines and Japan reaffirmed their commitment to push back against foreign aggression and uphold peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region, as President Marcos welcomed Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru on his two-day official visit to the Philippines. A joint statement on Tuesday said the two leaders tackled strengthening bilateral cooperation […]...Keep on reading: PH, Japan reaffirm security alliance
Marcos, Ishiba meet to deepen 'economic, people-to-people, defense' ties
MANILA, PHILIPPINES – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. received Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba in Malacañang on Tuesday to further deepen "economic cooperation and development, strong people-to-people ties, and defense and security relationships" ahead of the Philippines and Japan's celebration of 70 years of diplomatic ties in 2026. "It is my pleasure to see you in Manila after our very quick briefing in Laos last October on the sidelines…
PH, Japan agree to start talks on acquisition and cross-servicing pact
President Marcos revealed that the Philippines and Japan have agreed to begin the negotiation on the Acquisition and Cross-Servicing Agreement (ACSA), an agreement on the provision of supplies and services between the two countries' defense force.President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. and Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru meet at the Malacañan Palace on April 29, 2025 to hold a bilateral meeting aimed at improving both nations' economic …
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