Source Feed: The Globe and Mail
Author: Jim Gomez
Publication Date: February 8, 2025 - 08:31
Canada and Philippines are in final negotiations for defense pact to boost joint military exercises
February 8, 2025
Canada and the Philippines are in the final stages of negotiating a key defense pact that would allow their forces to hold larger military drills, said the Canadian ambassador to Manila while raising concerns over China’s “provocative and unlawful actions” in the region.Canada has been reinforcing its military presence in the Indo-Pacific region and has committed to help promote the rule of law and expand trade and investment.
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