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According to the report, the Philippines and Japan on Thursday signed an agreement allowing for the resupply of fuel and ammunition to each other’s forces, the latest in a series of pacts aimed at countering China’s regional assertiveness.
The report stated that Tokyo and Manila have significantly deepened military ties in recent years, with both joining a security partnership with Washington, and Japan supplying patrol boats and radio gear to the Philippines.
The report also stated that the Philippines and China have engaged in frequent clashes in the contested South China Sea, which Beijing claims in nearly its entirety despite an international ruling that its assertion has no legal basis.
Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi said that the new Acquisition and Cross-Servicing Agreement showed security cooperation between the two countries was which is rapidly expanding.
The report said that funds provided to the Philippines under Japan’s Official Security Assistance program, valued at more than $20 million since 2023, were also being funneled into infrastructure for the first time.
The report added that Tokyo has been a key financier of Manila’s efforts to modernize its South China Sea patrol craft as well as maritime surveillance systems.
Philippine Foreign Minister Theresa Lazaro said Thursday that the new resupply deal would enhance our mutual military interoperability and readiness, while building off the previously signed visiting forces agreement.
Additionally, Japan regularly joins the Philippines in bilateral and multilateral maritime drills in the South China Sea, and last year sent a contingent to the annual Balikatan military exercises conducted by US and Philippine forces.
Source: The Defense Post
Japan, Philippines Agree Military Resupply Deal
The report stated that Tokyo and Manila have significantly deepened military ties in recent years, with both joining a security partnership with Washington, and Japan supplying patrol boats and radio gear to the Philippines.
The report also stated that the Philippines and China have engaged in frequent clashes in the contested South China Sea, which Beijing claims in nearly its entirety despite an international ruling that its assertion has no legal basis.
Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi said that the new Acquisition and Cross-Servicing Agreement showed security cooperation between the two countries was which is rapidly expanding.
The report said that funds provided to the Philippines under Japan’s Official Security Assistance program, valued at more than $20 million since 2023, were also being funneled into infrastructure for the first time.
The report added that Tokyo has been a key financier of Manila’s efforts to modernize its South China Sea patrol craft as well as maritime surveillance systems.
Philippine Foreign Minister Theresa Lazaro said Thursday that the new resupply deal would enhance our mutual military interoperability and readiness, while building off the previously signed visiting forces agreement.
Additionally, Japan regularly joins the Philippines in bilateral and multilateral maritime drills in the South China Sea, and last year sent a contingent to the annual Balikatan military exercises conducted by US and Philippine forces.
Source: The Defense Post
Japan, Philippines Agree Military Resupply Deal