Philippines and Japan Strengthen Security Ties with New Agreement

• The Philippines and Japan have taken a big step in their security relationship. They signed a new deal that allows their military forces to enter each other’s countries more easily. This comes at a time when there are growing concerns in the Indo-Pacific region.
• This is Japan’s first such agreement in Asia.
• It will start working after both countries’ lawmakers approve it.
• A Japanese military presence in the Philippines could help balance China’s influence in the South China Sea.
• China claims large parts of the South China Sea, which conflicts with claims of several Southeast Asian countries.
• Both the Philippines and Japan are close allies of the United States.
• They have taken strong positions against what they see as aggressive behavior by Chinese ships in disputed waters.

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Published date : 10 Jul 2024 05:18PM