Japan Sees ‘Harsh’ Security Environment, Boosts Philippines Ties
- Philippines and Japan defense ministers meet in Manila
- Tokyo and Manila have maritime disputes with Beijing
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The Philippines and Japan agreed to increase their defense cooperation amid a “harsh” security environment and China’s attempt to change the global order, officials said on Monday.
Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro and visiting Japanese Defense Minister Gen Nakatani met in Manila to discuss their maritime disputes with China as well as the security situation in the Indo-Pacific region.