President Marcos revealed that the Philippines and Japan have agreed to begin the negotiation on the Acquisition and Cross-Servicing Agreement (ACSA), an agreement on the provision of supplies and services between the two countries' defense force.
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00:00Prime Minister Ishiba and I earlier discussed the many aspects of our diplomatic, political, security and defense cooperation.
00:09We look forward to a robust relationship as our diplomatic relations enter their 70th year of normalization in the year 2026.
00:19Japan has been of great assistance in helping us achieve our aspiration for peace and friendship with all nations, with strength and with integrity.
00:31Further, we have agreed to start negotiations on an acquisition and cross-servicing agreement.
00:36I look forward to continuing our strengthened strategic partnership with Japan, a country that shares our ideals and aspirations of upholding democratic institutions and the rules-based international order.
00:49Excellencies, distinguished guests, this concludes the joint press event.
00:57Thank you and good evening.