Philippines, Italy sign defense cooperation deal
Foreign Secretary Maria Theresa Lazaro signed the agreement with Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference last week.
Manila — The Department of National Defense has announced a defense cooperation agreement between the Phiippines and Italy during a security meeting in Germany.
Foreign Secretary Maria Theresa Lazaro signed the agreement with Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference last week.
Assistant Defense Secretary Arsenio Andolong said the agreement “is a concrete step towards strengthening bilateral defense relations and advancing practical cooperation.”
“Our efforts reflect a shared commitment to long-term capability development and greater interoperability, anchored on mutual respect and strategic trust,” Andolong said.
He said the Philippines values its European partner’s expanding engagement in the Indo-Pacific, and looks forward to sustained cooperation that strengthens maritime security, promotes global stability, and advances mutual interests.