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Strengthening Ties: Marcos Pushes For Deeper Defense Cooperation With New Zealand
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In a recent courtesy call at Malacañang, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. welcomed New Zealand Defense Minister Judith Collins with a strong message: it’s time to deepen defense cooperation between the Philippines and New Zealand.
With regional and global challenges evolving faster than ever, the President underscored how crucial it is for like-minded nations to work more closely—especially in the area of defense and security. For the Philippines, boosting defense ties with a reliable partner like New Zealand isn’t just a strategy, it’s a necessity.
Minister Collins, on her part, was warmly received and expressed her appreciation for the hospitality. She acknowledged that the bond between the two countries is already “very strong”—and her visit aims to build on that momentum.
While in the Philippines, the defense chief is scheduled to sit down with key officials in the country’s security sector, a move that signals both nations are serious about strengthening military-to-military ties and overall strategic cooperation.
This visit highlights a growing trend: nations in the Indo-Pacific are increasingly leaning on partnerships to face complex security dynamics head-on—and the Philippines and New Zealand are clearly on the same page.
With regional and global challenges evolving faster than ever, the President underscored how crucial it is for like-minded nations to work more closely—especially in the area of defense and security. For the Philippines, boosting defense ties with a reliable partner like New Zealand isn’t just a strategy, it’s a necessity.
Minister Collins, on her part, was warmly received and expressed her appreciation for the hospitality. She acknowledged that the bond between the two countries is already “very strong”—and her visit aims to build on that momentum.
While in the Philippines, the defense chief is scheduled to sit down with key officials in the country’s security sector, a move that signals both nations are serious about strengthening military-to-military ties and overall strategic cooperation.
This visit highlights a growing trend: nations in the Indo-Pacific are increasingly leaning on partnerships to face complex security dynamics head-on—and the Philippines and New Zealand are clearly on the same page.
Apr 30, 2025
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