Philippines, Indonesia to strengthen climate and defence cooperation


Philippine Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr (right) welcoming his Indonesian counterpart Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin in Manila on April 23, 2025. - Facebook

MANILA: The Philippines is seeking to deepen its cooperation with Indonesia in responding to climate change and enhancing defence ties, Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr said following a bilateral meeting with his Indonesian counterpart, Defence Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin.

The meeting took place at the EDSA Shangri-La Hotel in Mandaluyong City on Wednesday (April 23), forming part of Sjamsoeddin’s introductory visit to the region, according to the Philippines News Agency (PNA).

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