Manila Bulletin
DFA says Japan PM’s visit symbol of strong ties; Marcos, Ishiba to discuss maritime security
Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru will visit the Philippines from April 29 to 30 for his first bilateral visit as Prime Minister.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. will host Prime Minister Ishiba, with discussions expected to focus on national security cooperation, maritime law enforcement, and the Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA).
The RAA, signed in July 2024, aims to facilitate joint military trainings and is currently being prepared to enter into force, with the Philippines awaiting Japan's completion of domestic processes.
Other key discussion points include the transfer of air surveillance radar systems and Japan's Official Security Assistance to the Philippines.
The visit coincides with the upcoming 70th anniversary of the normalization of relations between Japan and the Philippines and is seen as a symbol of the strength and growing cooperation between the two countries.
Discussions will also cover economic and development cooperation, trade, infrastructure, political and defense engagements, people-to-people exchanges, and regional and global developments, including achieving a free and open Indo-Pacific.
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President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. met with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba in Malacañang Palace to discuss peace, security, and economic cooperation, highlighting the strategic partnership between the Philippines and Japan.
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. declared that the Philippines and Japan are experiencing a "golden age" of relations as they celebrate the 10th anniversary of their strengthened strategic partnership.
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The Philippines and Japan have initiated negotiations for an Acquisition and Cross-Servicing Agreement (ACSA) and have also finalized a Security of Information Agreement.
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The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and Japan Coast Guard (JCG) are strengthening their maritime partnership and capacity-building programs.
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Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru expressed his delight in visiting the Philippines, emphasizing the long-standing historical ties and the deep friendship built between the two nations.
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