Japan and the Philippines on Jan. 15 signed a pact that allows their forces to exchange supplies and services to aid joint exercises and training, in an effort to increase defense cooperation.
The Acquisition and Cross-Servicing Agreement was signed in Manila by Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi and Philippine Foreign Secretary Maria Theresa “Tess” Lazaro.
According to the defense pact, the supplies and services that may be provided include food and water; transportation, including airlifts, for goods and people; training services; airport and seaport services; and ammunition.
Aside from facilitating joint combat drills, the pact also helps the two countries’ involvement in United Nations peacekeeping operations and to jointly respond to natural disasters in the region….
Japan, Philippines Sign Defense Pact Amid Regional Tensions
