German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius (left) and Philippine Defence Minister Gilberto Teodoro meeting in Manila on Aug 4. PHOTO: REUTERS

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   The #Philippines and #Germany on Aug 4 committed to signing a defence cooperation arrangement in 2024, vowing to stand for the international rules-based order in the #IndoPacific region.

   #Manila and #Berlin are deepening military ties as tensions have flared in recent months between #China and the Philippines, which have traded accusations over run-ins in disputed areas of the #SouthChinaSea

   Philippines, Germany commit to concluding broader defence agreement
   https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/philippines-germany-commit-to-concluding-broader-defence-agreement