00:00The Philippines and Canada elevate bilateral ties to a strategic partnership
00:05as President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney
00:08formalized ties during Marcos' official visit to Vancouver.
00:12Marcos describes it as an unprecedented momentum in the deepening of bilateral relations.
00:18Today, I am pleased to announce the elevation of our bilateral relationship to a strategic partnership.
00:25We have tasked our foreign ministers to draw up a plan of action to pursue our shared commitment
00:31to work together in adapting to shifting global realities,
00:35addressing shared challenges, and building capacities for future-ready partnership.
00:41The President adds, quote,
00:43The robust defense and security cooperation underpins the strong momentum of both countries' relations.
00:49Canada is the Philippines' sixth strategic partner,
00:52joining the ranks of Japan, Vietnam, Australia, South Korea, and India.
00:57Marcos is the first Philippine President to visit Canada
00:59since the late Benigno Aquino III's state visit in 2015.
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