The EU and the Philippines have announced a new defense dialogue that will allow cooperation and exchanges of expertise to address threats like cyberattacks and foreign interference.
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00:00The Philippines and the European Union have launched a defense dialogue platform to address challenges like cybersecurity and foreign interference.
00:09Visiting Manila, EU foreign policy chief Kaya Callas said the dialogue will allow the EU and the Philippines to cooperate and share expertise.
00:18She also expressed support for keeping the status quo in the Taiwan Strait and in the South China Sea, where Beijing and Manila have overlapping claims.
00:26The European Union is a firm believer in international law.
00:32And in the international law, we have agreed certain principles.
00:37So we reject any unilateral changes to the status quo, including use of coercion.
00:45Philippine Foreign Minister Enrique Manalo says he's optimistic about the new platform.