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The Philippines and France will start next month their discussions on the possible exchange of troops between Manila and Paris, according to French Ambassador to the Philippines Marie Fontanel.
Fontanel stressed that a letter of intent to begin such talks was already signed by both sides in December 2023. The Philippines currently has an active VFA with the United States that allows troops of both sides to train together to prepare against possible military and environmental threats.Just like the US, France is a vocal supporter of the Philippines whenever the latter faces aggression in the West Philippine Sea.
But Fontanel said both countries’ strengthening of alliance is not only driven by what is happening in the South China Sea.
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