Philippine Ambassador to Japan Mylene J. Garcia-Albano has emphasized the importance of further strengthening bilateral cooperation in security and economic affairs as the two countries prepare to mark the 70th anniversary of the resumption of diplomatic relations later this month.
Bilateral relations are now at ¡°the highest point ever,¡± following Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.¡¯s state visit to Japan in late May, Garcia-Albano said in an interview on Thursday. During the visit, Marcos and Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi agreed to elevate bilateral ties to a ¡°comprehensive strategic partnership,¡± the first such partnership for the Philippines.
Garcia-Albano identified defense and security as areas with particularly strong potential for further cooperation. She cited progress on the reciprocal access agreement and the acquisition and cross-servicing agreement, which are respectively intended to facilitate joint military exercises and the sharing of supplies and services between the two countries.
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