Philippines and Indonesia agree to strengthen security cooperation

Marcos and Jokowi discuss South China Sea issues and ASEAN unity

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Indonesian President Joko Widodo, left, and Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. meet in Manila on Jan. 10. (Photo courtesy of Indonesia's Presidential Palace)

RAMON ROYANDOYAN and NANA SHIBATA, Nikkei staff writers

MANILA/JAKARTA -- The Philippines and Indonesia will strengthen their cooperation in the face of China's assertiveness in the South China Sea and other security challenges, the nations' leaders agreed on Wednesday.

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