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Japan and the Philippines have agreed to strengthen their defense ties in response to a growing security concern in the Indo-Pacific region. The two countries, strategic partners and U.S. allies, plan to deepen cooperation on military exchanges, establish a high-level strategic dialogue, and increase information sharing. They share concerns over China's assertive actions in the region. Last year, they signed a military pact allowing the deployment of their forces on each other's soil.

Courtesy: theprint.in

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