Japan at Pilipinas, paiigtingin ang kooperasyon pagdating sa defense equipment kasunod ng mga...

Japan at Pilipinas, paiigtingin ang kooperasyon pagdating sa defense equipment kasunod ng mga pangha-harass ng China

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00:00Japan assured that they will do their best to protect the Philippines

00:03despite the threats it faces in China.

00:07This is what Su Jin Kim said.

00:11Japan will continue its cooperation with the Philippines

00:14when it comes to defense equipment

00:16in the face of China's threats in the territory of the Philippines.

00:20Japan is committed, ready to provide necessary assets to the Philippines

00:26to protect Philippine security.

00:28In addition to Japan's commitment to China's actions,

00:32the Philippine Navy was also impressed

00:34by their calm and peaceful reaction in the face of threats.

00:38What impressed me is the response by the Philippines.

00:44They handled it very calmly.

00:46Japan's House of Representatives Member Onodera Itsunori explained

00:50that this is also what Japan experienced in China's attacks in the past decade.

00:56The Philippines and Japan have something in common

00:59and we are also being harassed by China.

01:02They said that because of the visit of the lawmakers of Japan to the country,

01:06they again proved and emphasized the importance of joining forces

01:10to protect the entire region.

01:12In addition, this is a legitimate concern of the international community

01:16and tensions need to be de-escalated.

01:20On July 8, a 2 plus 2 meeting will be held between Japan and the Philippines.

01:25The Philippines and Japan have much in common.

01:28We are both maritime nations.

01:31In that sense, the Philippines is an important partner

01:34sharing the common interests.

01:36Earlier this morning, the Japanese delegation gave a courtesy call

01:39to National Defense Secretary Gilbert Yodoro.

01:41In addition, this is the last meeting of the lawmakers

01:44to National Security Advisor Eduardo Año

01:47and Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo.

01:50Sujin Kim for Pambansang TV in Bagong, Philippines.