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Philippines moves closer to first defense agreement with African nation
The Philippines and South Africa are aiming to establish a formal defense agreement to bolster cooperation between the two nations.
Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. and South African counterpart Angelina Motshekga met during the Seoul Defense Dialogue 2025.
This planned memorandum of agreement will be the first of its kind between the Philippines and South Africa.
Potential areas for cooperation include military medicine and ensuring the safety of seafarers.
Both countries reaffirmed their commitment to advancing international peace, security, and multilateral cooperation.
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