PH to seek clarifications on security ties with Japan

By Rey E. Requejo

THE Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Monday vowed to follow up on the agreements forged by the Philippines and Japan during President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s visit there early this year.

Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo is currently in Japan to participate in the Munich Leaders Meeting (MLM) and engage in policy discussions until May 16. The DFA said Manalo will meet with Japanese Foreign Minister Hayashi

Yoshimasa “to exchange views on recent developments and identify next steps to implement understandings and agreements” reached between President Marcos and Prime Minister Kishida Fumio last February. However, his visit is mainly focused on joining policymakers and experts in sharing insights on a range of issues, including the Indo-Pacific security architecture, nuclear security, and new partnership opportunities arising from the shifting geopolitical landscape in the region and beyond. Manalo is also scheduled to meet