Philippines and Japan to sign defense agreement, says Manila

Ceremonial signing set to come ahead of '2-plus-2' talks between countries

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The office of Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.  said the country and Japan will sign the Reciprocal Access Agreement on July 8. © Reuters

RAMON ROYANDOYAN, Nikkei staff writer

MANILA -- The Philippines and Japan will sign their troop access defense pact on Monday, the Philippine presidential office said on Sunday.

The Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA), which will ease access for troops between the two countries, is expected to be signed at Malacanang Palace, where Japanese foreign minister Yoko Kamikawa and defense minister Minoru Kihara will pay a courtesy call to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday.

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