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Navy Mulling Joint Exercise With Japan

January 29 2019

Philippines

Japanese and Philippine officials are in talks regarding potential joint naval drills, reports ABS-CBN News (Philippines).

Both nations are looking to take their bilateral relations "to the next level," a Philippine naval spokesman said on Tuesday.

The announcement came after the Japanese destroyer Ikazuchi arrived in Manila for a three-day goodwill visit.

The two countries seek to enhance defense ties and strengthen regional security, military officials said.

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