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Phl, Sweden tighten security ties
The Philippines and Sweden have reaffirmed their commitment to a civil defense and security partnership during a meeting between Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. and Swedish State Secretary Johan Berggren.
The two officials met on the sidelines of the Seoul Defense Dialogue 2025 in South Korea to discuss cooperation in areas such as crisis response, capacity building, defense education, and emerging security technologies.
Secretary Teodoro emphasized the value of Sweden's collaboration in enhancing the Philippines' defense modernization and national resilience.
Discussions also included critical underwater infrastructure vulnerabilities and shared views on the security landscape in the Indo-Pacific region.
State Secretary Berggren restated Sweden's dedication to deepening defense and civil defense ties with the Philippines and underscored the significance of lasting partnerships in upholding the rules-based international order.
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