“Japan and the Philippines will begin formal negotiations to conclude an information security agreement that would allow the exchange of classified security data, Nikkei has learned.”
“With China in mind, Tokyo and Manila, both U.S. allies in Asia, aim to establish a framework for sharing sensitive intelligence and to facilitate closer cooperation with Washington. If concluded, it would be the first such agreement between Japan and a Southeast Asian country.”
“The agreement would set rules to ensure classified defense-related information shared between the two governments is protected and is not disclosed to third parties. GSOMIA provides a legal framework for the secure exchange of sensitive military intelligence.”
“The U.S. already has such an agreement with the Philippines; a similar pact with Japan would establish a trilateral framework among the three countries.”
“Japan has signed such agreements with around 10 countries and organizations, including the U.S., the U.K., India and South Korea.”