(29 Apr 2025)
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Manila, Philippines – 29 April 2025
1. Various of Shigeru Ishiba, Japanese Prime Minister and Philippine President, Ferdinand Marcos Jr. at news conference
2. SOUNDBITE (Japanese) Shigeru Ishiba, Japanese Prime Minister:
"We also exchanged views on the regional and international situation. We oppose any attempt to unilaterally change the status quo through force or coercion in the East and South China Seas. And I hope that our two countries will continue to work closely together to realize a free and open Indo-Pacific based on the rule of law.”
3. Mid of Ishiba and Marcos
4. SOUNDBITE (Japanese) Shigeru Ishiba, Japanese Prime Minister:
"In recent years, the influence of the two countries has been evolving at multiple levels in the area of security, and we agreed to start the negotiation on ACSA or the Acquisition and Cross-Servicing Agreement. We also confirmed the start of government-to-government discussions on potential cooperation of security of information agreement in the future. In addition, we affirmed on the importance of Japan, Philippines and the United States trilateral cooperation.”
5. Mid of Ishiba
6. SOUNDBITE (Japanese) Shigeru Ishiba, Japanese Prime Minister:
"Regarding the global economy, we also discussed the impact that the US tariff measures and the retaliatory actions between the US and China will have on the global economy and the multilateral free trade system. In the Philippines, many Japanese companies play an important role in the local economy. I conveyed to the President that I would like to listen to the voices of the Philippines as well and work toward a better solution."
7. Mid of Marcos
8. Ishiba and Marcos shaking hands at the end of the press conference
STORYLINE:
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba arrived in the Philippines on Tuesday to further boost an alliance in the face of China’s growing assertiveness in the region.
Ishiba met with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in Manila on Tuesday at the start of his two-day visit.
Their talks are expected to focus on China’s aggressive actions in the disputed South China Sea and East China Sea, a reaffirmation of their commitment to a three-way alliance with the United States, and the barrage of tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump, officials said.
Ishiba plans to symbolically board a Japan-built Philippine patrol ship that has repeatedly clashed with the Chinese coast guard.
Japanese and Philippine officials are expected to start negotiations this year on two defense pacts, including a proposed defense logistical agreement that would allow the provision of food, fuel and other necessities when Japanese forces visit the Philippines for joint training under a major defense accord that was signed last year and is expected to be ratified by the Japanese legislature.
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