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Japan's new PM vows closer ties with Philippines
Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru met with Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on the sidelines of the ASEAN Summit in Laos to discuss deepening cooperation amidst a challenging regional security environment.
President Marcos expressed his desire to further enhance cooperation with Japan and acknowledged the progress in bilateral relations and trilateral cooperation with the US.
Prime Minister Ishiba conveyed greetings on his inauguration and emphasized the importance of strengthening ties with the Philippines due to the evolving security landscape.
Both leaders confirmed their commitment to expedite the procedures for the early entry into force of the Reciprocal Access Agreement signed in July.
Discussions also included potential cooperation in economic security and agricultural technology between the two nations.
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