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THE Philippines and Japan signed on Monday, July 8, 2024, a Reciprocal Access Agreement , a boost in the defense cooperation of the two ally countries.The inking of the deal, which is similar to the Visiting Forces Agreement between the Philippines and the United States, was witnessed by President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. at the Heroes’ Hall in Malacañang during the courtesy call of Japanese Foreign Minister Kamikawa Yoko and Defense Minister Kihara Minoru to the chief executive.
”Kihara said the pact represents the deepening cooperative relationship between the two countries.“The Philippines and other Southeast Asian nations are situated in a very strategically important region. It is a key junction of Japan's sea lanes. Advancing defense cooperation and exchanges with the Philippines is important for Japan and beyond our bilateral relations.
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