The Philippines has ratified a defense pact with Japan allowing military deployments on each other's territory, reflecting a joint response to China’s assertiveness in the region.
Japan's Ambassador Endo expressed hope that the new agreement enhances cooperation, supports peace, and strengthens security in the Indo-Pacific amidst rising tensions with China.
This new defense pact reinforces the strategic partnership between Japan and the Philippines in response to increasing confrontations in contested waters of the South China Sea.
The ratification indicates a significant step towards enhanced interoperability between Japanese and Philippine forces, aimed at fostering regional stability and security.
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