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Philippines, South Korea hold talks to boost defense relations
The Philippines and South Korea convened bilateral defense talks to bolster cooperation on regional security concerns.
Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. met with South Korean Minister Ahn Gyu-Back during the Seoul Defense Dialogue.
Discussions focused on improving collaboration in logistics, technology transfer, and the defense industry, building upon a 2015 memorandum of understanding.
The meeting also acknowledged the historical defense partnership, highlighted by the 75th anniversary of the Korean War, where Filipino soldiers fought.
Both nations emphasized the importance of cultural, educational, and people-to-people exchanges in strengthening their bilateral ties.
Secretary Teodoro also spoke about the fragility of peace and the dangers of major powers establishing spheres of influence during a separate event commemorating the UN Command's 75th anniversary.
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