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Japan’s Defense, Foreign Ministers to Meet With Philippine Counterparts Amid Growing Chinese Aggression
The four officials will ‘discuss bilateral and defense and security issues affecting the region, and exchange views on regional and international issues.’
Philippines' Foreign Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. (L) attends a news conference with Japan's Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi (R) in Tokyo, on April 9, 2022. Rodrigo Reyes Marin AFP via Getty Images
Japan and the Philippines will discuss security issues in Manila next week amid Beijing’s growing aggression in the South China Sea.
Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa and Defense Minister Minoru Kihara will meet on July 8 with their Philippine counterparts, Enrique Manalo and Gilberto Teodoro.
