Philippines set to sign troops pact with Canada as defence ties deepen

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Open this photo in gallery: Philippine Navy personnel watch the Canadian vessel HMCS Montreal during the Multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity being held in the West Philippine Sea in 2024.Private First Class Carmelotes/The Associated Press The Philippines and Canada are set to sign a Status of Visiting Forces Agreement (SOVFA) after negotiations aimed at enhancing defence and security co-operation between the two nations, Manila’s Defence Ministry said on Friday. The agreement would establish a framework for increased military and defence co-operation and collaboration between the two nations and improve interoperability between their forces, the Philippines’ Defence Ministry said in a statement....