During talks, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius and his Philippine counterpart, Gilberto Teodoro committed to working closely on military training and weapons procurement.
The Philippines committed $35 billion over the next decade to modernize its military amid tensions with Beijing, seeking Germany's assistance in various capabilities.
Both ministers strongly opposed any unilateral attempts to advance expansive claims especially through force or coercion, emphasizing maintaining a rules-based order in the region.
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