The NSA also said that this landmark agreement demonstrates our shared commitment to a rules-based international order, regional peace and stability, and enhanced cooperation in both security and humanitarian domains.“It reflects the mutual resolve of Manila and Wellington to bolster interoperability between our armed forces through joint training, capacity building, and collaboration on disaster response, especially in light of our shared vulnerability as nations located within the Pacific Ring of Fire,” Año, who is also director general of the National Security Council (NSC), added.
Año added that they view this partnership with New Zealand as a step forward in strengthening our ability to respond to common challenges: be they natural disasters, transnational threats, or encroachments that undermine sovereign rights.“By deepening our security cooperation with like-minded nations such as New Zealand, the Philippines reaffirms its commitment to safeguarding national interests while promoting regional stability, resilience, and mutual respect among nations,” he said.
National Security Adviser (NSA) Eduardo Año on Friday said that the signing of the Status of Visiting Forces Agreement (SOVFA) between the Philippines and New Zealand early this week showcases the country’s growing international defense partnerships.“We warmly welcome the signing of the SOVFA between the Republic of the Philippines and New Zealand, an important milestone in our growing strategic and defense partnership,” he said in a statement.
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