Marcos: Potential talks with Japan about maritime defense may improve ties

 

 

TOKYO, Japan — Potential discussions about defense, particularly maritime security, between the Philippines and Japan will be a new element in the relationship of the two countries, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said on Wednesday.

Marcos in an ambush interview with reporters while en route to Tokyo said that he thinks Japan wants to develop its ties with the country by putting security discussions on the table, noting that dealings with the long-time ally have delved mostly on economic agreements.

The President, who will be in Japan from February 8 to 12, is expected to have a meeting with Prime Minister Kishida Fumio where deals involving infrastructure …

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