PH, EU to begin dialogue on defense, security issues
“The Philippines and the European Union (EU) have agreed to establish a dialogue to discuss security and defense-related issues with ‘depth and regularity,’ Foreign Secretary Enrique Manalo said on Monday during the official visit of EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas to Manila.”
“For now, according to Manalo, both sides have started laying the groundwork through the creation of a subcommittee on maritime cooperation under the Philippines-EU partnership and cooperation agreement.”
“In addition, Manalo said the two sides also have an ongoing collaboration under the Critical Marine Routes Indo-Pacific and the Enhancing Security Cooperation in and within Asia.”
“The joint statement said the Philippines and the EU agreed to boost cooperation on climate change and green transition under the Global Gateway Strategy, including through data sharing under the Copernicus Earth Observation Programme and through the Team Europe Initiative on Green Economy, which supports the Philippines’ transition to a circular economy.”
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