00:00The Philippines and Japan continue to strengthen the rules-based international order and the free Indo-Pacific.
00:06These are just a few of the issues discussed by Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. and Japan Defense Minister Jen Nakatani.
00:14This is Harley Balbuena of PTV for Palitang Pambansa.
00:18Harley?
00:21Princess, on the launch this Monday of the defense of Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. and Japan Defense Minister Jen Nakatani,
00:29along with the visit of the Japan official, the Philippines and Japan reaffirmed bilateral relations in defense and security.
00:38At the bilateral meeting in Shangri-La, Makati City, Secretary Teodoro helped strengthen the coordination of the two countries
00:46in upholding the rules-based international order and the free Indo-Pacific.
00:53This is in the middle of China and other countries' efforts to change the narrative of the international order.
01:01Meanwhile, in the face of a dangerous security environment, Japan Defense Chief helped strengthen the defense
01:09for peace and order in the region and the international community.
01:14This is based on a deeper strategic discussion on the improvement of cooperation between the two countries at a higher level.
01:22On his visit to the Philippines, Japan Defense Minister first visited the Wallace Air Station in La Union.
01:30Later, it will also have a courtesy call to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.
01:36Back to you, Princess.
01:38Thank you very much, Harley Balbuena of PTV.
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