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First posted at 4:50 p.m., Dec. 2, 2023
The Philippines and France have begun talks to establish a visiting forces agreement between both countries, Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. announced on Saturday.
Teodoro and his French counterpart, Minister of Armed Forces Sebastien Lecornu, are leading the negotiations for the status of visiting forces agreement (SOVFA).
During a joint conference in Taguig City, Teodoro emphasized the goal of advancing and broadening defense cooperation.
“We intend to take concrete steps in leveling up and making more comprehensive our defense cooperation, by working to get authorization of our respective heads of state to begin the negotiation for the status of visiting forces agreement,” Teodoro said.
