TOKYO -- Japan and the Philippines agreed Saturday, April 9, to start talks toward a possible defense agreement that would allow closer cooperation between their militaries amid...
TOKYO -- Japan and the Philippines agreed Saturday, April 9, to start talks toward a possible defense agreement that would allow closer cooperation between their militaries amid regional tensions with China and Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
On Saturday, April 9, the four ministers strongly opposed “actions that may increase tensions” in the East and South China seas and affirmed their commitment to a rules-based approach to resolving competing claims under international law. They also said Russia's aggression in Ukraine affects not only Europe but also Asia under the international order, which does not accept any unilateral change to internationally recognized borders by force.
Kishi said the first “2+2” meeting marks “the beginning of the two countries' efforts toward further deepening their security ties.”
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