Philippines to sign visiting forces deal with Canada to boost military ties
The deal will be the latest security pact in the face of the Philippines’ increasingly tense confrontations with China
Manila’s defence department said it and Canada had “successfully concluded negotiations”, but gave no timetable for when a deal would be signed.
“This agreement will establish a framework for increased cooperation”, the statement read, saying it would foster “closer collaboration between defence and military establishments”.
The deal “underscored the Philippines’ commitment to bolstering international partnerships and promoting regional security”, it added.
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With eyes on China, the Philippines and Japan agree to enhance defence partnership
Manila already has similar pacts with the United States, Australia and Japan, against a backdrop of China’s actions in the disputed South China Sea.