In a recent interview, New Zealand Ambassador to the Philippines Catherine McIntosh discusses the strengthening relationship between the two nations with renowned journalist Marites Vitug. The conversation explores the recent agreements and initiatives aimed at enhancing cooperation, including the Mutual Logistics Support Arrangement (MLSA) and the Status of the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA).
This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article. On Friday, February 14, Rappler editor-at-large Marites Vitug speaks with New Zealand Ambassador to the Philippines Catherine McIntosh about the strengthening bonds between the two nations and their future prospects.
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Foreign Minister Winston Peters journeyed to Manila in 2024 as the Philippines and New Zealand continue their discussions on the Mutual Logistics Support Arrangement (MLSA) and the Status of the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA). These agreements aim to facilitate joint military exercises and training between the countries. Vitug delves into the motivations behind these recent agreements and initiatives, exploring the potential benefits the MLSA could bring to both the Philippines and New Zealand. Marites Vitug is a highly respected journalist and author in the Philippines. For nearly a decade, Vitug, a Nieman fellow, served as editor of 'Newsbreak' magazine, a pioneer in Philippine investigative journalism. Her latest book, 'Rock Solid: How the Philippines Won Its Maritime Case Against China,' has achieved bestseller status.
PHILIPPINES NEW ZEALAND DIPLOMACY MILITARY COOPERATION MUTUAL LOGISTICS SUPPORT AGREEMENT (MLSA) STATUS OF THE VISITING FORCES AGREEMENT (VFA)
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