Philippines and EU to set up security and defense dialogues

The Manila Times

Philippines and EU to set up security and defense dialogues  The Philippines and the European Union agreed on Monday, June 2, to start dialogues on security and defense in order to tackle emerging threats like cyber attacks and foreign interference.  Foreign Secretary Enrique Manalo made the announcement at a joint news conference with EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas.  REUTERS VIDEO  Subscribe to The Manila Times Channel - https://tmt.ph/YTSubscribe   Visit our website at https://www.manilatimes.net   Follow us:  Facebook - https://tmt.ph/facebook  Instagram - https://tmt.ph/instagram  Twitter - https://tmt.ph/twitter  DailyMotion - https://tmt.ph/dailymotion   Subscribe to our Digital Edition - https://tmt.ph/digital   Check out our Podcasts:  Spotify - https://tmt.ph/spotify  Apple Podcasts - https://tmt.ph/applepodcasts  Amazon Music - https://tmt.ph/amazonmusic  Deezer: https://tmt.ph/deezer  Tune In: https://tmt.ph/tunein  #TheManilaTimes #worldnews  #philippines  #europeanunion

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00:00Today, we announce the establishment of new EU-Philippines Security and Defense Dialogue.

00:13This will be a dedicated platform through which we can deepen our cooperation, exchange expertise on security and defense,

00:23and explore joint initiatives that contribute to the regional as well as global security.

00:29The European Union is a firm believer in international law.

00:33And in the international law, we have agreed certain principles.

00:38We have the UNCLOS, we have the maritime security arrangements and the rules there.

00:44So, we reject any unilateral changes to the status quo, including use of coercion.

00:50We hope that through the security and defense dialogue, we will remain proactive and united

00:56in addressing emerging security threats and challenges that transcend borders, cyber attacks,

01:03and foreign interference and manipulation of information.

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