EU-Philippines defence dialogue targets foreign interference and cyber threats


The European Union's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, left, receives a souvenir from Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. following their meeting at Malacanang Palace in Manila, Philippines Monday, June 2, 2025. -- Ezra Acayan/Photo via AP

MANILA (Bernama-PNA): The Philippines and the European Union (EU) have agreed to establish a dialogue to deepen cooperation on defence and security, aimed at combating emerging challenges such as cyber threats, foreign interference, and information manipulation, Philippine News Agency (PNA) reported.

The Philippines’ Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo and the EU’s Chief Diplomat, High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas, made the announcement following a lunch meeting in Makati City on Monday.

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