The Philippines and New Zealand have agreed to elevate their bilateral ties and deepen defense cooperation amid growing regional tensions, particularly in the South China Sea. This agreement was reached during New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's official visit to the Philippines, as part of his three-country South East Asia mission, where he met with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. The two nations expressed shared concerns over maritime security issues and discussed enhancing their strategic partnership and creating opportunities for both countries. Additionally, the Philippines has declared its decision to strengthen ties with Japan and the US as a sovereign choice, emphasizing its independent foreign policy.
In official visit to PH, New Zealand PM discusses regional, global conflicts with Marcos https://t.co/c1Hj9iUCEU
⚠️ PHILIPPINES, NEW ZEALAND EYE FORCES DEAL, SHARE CONCERN OVER SOUTH CHINA SEA Full Story → https://t.co/SF76KhBjQb Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon agreed on Thursday to deepen defence cooperation and expressed… https://t.co/9kiBcW4VmK
The Philippines and New Zealand agree to elevate bilateral ties and cooperate on maritime security amid growing tensions in the South China Sea between Manila and Beijing https://t.co/EB6RAgMTeL
Arriving in Manila with Paulo Garcia this morning to kick off the last leg of my three country South East Asia mission. New Zealand looks forward to translating our shared interests with the Philippines into a future filled with opportunities for our two countries. https://t.co/j3ujypmXfg
⚠️ PHILIPPINES SAYS DECISION TO STRENGTHEN TIES WITH JAPAN, US A 'SOVEREIGN CHOICE' Full Story → https://t.co/4xZLs3ZS8b