QUEZON City, Philippines – Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe guaranteed that his country will help the Philippines in strengthening its maritime defense.
In a bilateral meeting between the Prime Minister and President Rodrigo Duterte, Japan agreed to give high-speed boats to the Philippine Navy and Coast Guard. Japan has agreed to give the Philippine Coast Guard 10 vessels as part of maritime safety capability improvement project.
A memorandum of implementation was also signed on the transfer of the TC-90 military aircraft to the Philippines.
The agreement includes Japan’s willingness to train Philippine Navy pilots and improve capability of its infrastructure. President Duterte has also invited Prime Minister Abe to visit the Philippines and the latter accepted the invitation.
