"The Philippines and Japan signed two defence pacts Thursday, including a deal allowing their forces to exchange supplies and services, the latest in a series of agreements aimed at countering China's regional assertiveness. Tokyo and Manila have significantly deepened military ties in recent years, joining a security partnership with Washington, and Japan supplying patrol boats and radio gear to the Philippines."
"Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi signed the Acquisition and Cross-Servicing Agreement with Philippine Foreign Secretary Theresa Lazaro in Manila. The deal allows the tax-free provision of ammunition, fuel, food and other necessities when their forces stage joint training. Motegi and Lazaro also announced a $6m Official Security Assistance package from Tokyo to fund the building of facilities to house rigid-hulled inflatable boats donated by Japan to boost Manila's naval capabilities."
The Philippines and Japan signed two defence pacts including an Acquisition and Cross-Servicing Agreement that permits tax-free provision of ammunition, fuel, food and other necessities during joint training. Tokyo pledged a $6 million Official Security Assistance package to build facilities to house rigid-hulled inflatable boats donated to the Philippines. The agreements deepen military ties built through a security partnership with the United States and prior equipment transfers such as patrol boats and radio gear. The pacts aim to enhance interoperability, readiness and freedom of navigation. The moves come amid frequent clashes between the Philippines and China over contested South China Sea claims that an international court found legally baseless.
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