Japan, Philippines to discuss information sharing pact to ease arms exports
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Japan and the Philippines will engage in talks for an agreement to share classified information that would facilitate increased transfers of military equipment from Tokyo to Manila, including warships. This pact aims to strengthen defense cooperation amid regional security concerns.
TOKYO, May 28 - Japan and the Philippines said on Thursday they would begin talks on an agreement to share classified information to allow Tokyo to step up transfers of military equipment to Manila, including warships.