00:00The Philippines and Japan have further strengthened their security and defense ties following
00:06the visit of Japanese Defense Minister Nakatani Gen to President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.
00:11During their meeting, both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral relations
00:16and addressing regional security challenges.
00:18Minister Gen expressed optimism about the continued growth of maritime cooperation between
00:39the two nations.
00:40He also shared insights from his visit to Bagsa Air Base in Pampanga and Wallace Air
00:44Station in La Union.
00:57As part of his visit, Minister Gen met with the Department of National Defense Secretary
01:02Gilbert Teodoro to reinforce commitments in advancing regional security and defense collaboration.
01:08Japan remains one of the Philippines' key strategic partners with 264 bilateral agreements
01:14covering defense equipment, technology, infrastructure development, and Mindanao's progress.
01:20Japan also provides education and training programs for the armed forces of the Philippines.
01:24Since 2023, the Philippines has been among the first recipients of Japan's assistance
01:29in AFP modernization aimed at deepening security cooperation and defense capabilities.
01:35Japan also continues to support the Philippines' commitment to international law, including
01:39the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.
01:42Both nations advocate for stronger regional cooperation to prevent escalating tensions
01:47in the West Philippine Sea.
01:48These partnerships emphasizes peaceful and conflict resolution while enhancing their
01:53respective defense and security capabilities.
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