Japan, Philippines seek deeper ties to counter China

AN “increasingly severe” security environment has made deepening security ties with the Philippines a necessity, Japan’s defense chief said Monday after a meeting with his counterpart in Manila. Speaking as he concluded a two-day visit that included a tour of Philippine air bases, Japanese Defense Secretary Gen Nakatani said the two countries hoped to achieve … Read more

PH, Cambodia forge agriculture trade ties

THE Philippines and Cambodia on Feb. 11 signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on agricultural and agribusiness cooperation following Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet’s state visit to Manila. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. and Cambodia’s Minister for Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries Dith Tina signed the agreement in Malacañang. Source link

Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba heads to Malaysia and Indonesia to Strengthen Defense and Economic Ties

Tokyo. Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Thursday began a trip to Malaysia and Indonesia as part of an effort to strengthen defense and economic ties with Southeast Asia as China’s threats grow in the region. The visit, his first for bilateral talks outside of international meetings, shows Japan’s commitment to further those ties even … Read more

Japan’s role in ASEAN tested as Ishiba seeks stronger ties

TOKYO/KUALA LUMPUR/JAKARTA — Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba visits Malaysia and Indonesia from Thursday to Sunday, looking to cement economic and defense ties with Southeast Asian countries that are expanding their international presence amid geopolitical uncertainties. Ishiba, who took office in October, chose the two ASEAN members for his first overseas visit, excluding international conferences. He is … Read more

President Erdoğan, el-Sissi discuss Türkiye-Egypt ties in Cairo

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Egypt’s President Abdel Fettah el-Sissi discussed bilateral relations and regional and global developments as they met on the sidelines of the D-8 Summit in Cairo on Thursday. The Daily Sabah Newsletter Keep up to date with what’s happening in Turkey, it’s region and the world. SIGN ME UP You can… … Read more