00:00Japan will further strengthen their cooperation and support in the Philippines as well as the tensions in the South China Sea.
00:08This statement was made by Japanese Foreign Minister Iwaya Takeshi
00:13in a bilateral meeting held by DFA Secretary Enrique Manalo in Taguig City.
00:18According to Takeshi, the tensions in the South China Sea are a legitimate issue for the community to discuss
00:26because it directly affects the peace and stability of the region.
00:32The foreign minister said that they will do whatever it takes to raise tensions in the region.
00:40Iwaya confirmed that they will continue to provide official security assistance and official development assistance in the Philippines
00:48to further strengthen the maritime security of our country.
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