Last week, Japan and the Philippines reached an agreement on further strengthening military cooperation. This was reported by Japan's Minister of Defense Gen Nakatani.
The parties discussed issues of joint exercises, technical cooperation and information exchange. Nakatani emphasized the importance of cooperation between Japan and the Philippines in the field of defense under changing conditions in the region.
He also added: "Japan closely cooperates with the Philippines, which play a key role in regional security, and these relations are an important element for the world and stability in the region."
The parties considered plans to enhance joint actions to ensure regional security and stability, and decided to continue close cooperation in the future.
