Philippines eyes defence pacts with France, Canada and NZ: Minister


MANILA: The Philippines is looking to forge reciprocal troops access agreements with Canada, France, New Zealand, and other countries, the defence minister said on Monday (July 22).

Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro (pic) told ANC news channel he hoped the agreements could be signed next year.

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