Philippines Defence Minister Gilberto Teodoro speaks to the media at the International Military Law and Operations Conference (MILOPS), in Manila, Philippines, August 27, 2024. REUTERS
MANILA, Feb 24 (Reuters) – The Philippines shares a common cause with Japan of opposing any unilateral attempt to reshape the global order, its defence minister said on Monday.
Gilberto Teodoro was speaking alongside his visiting Japanese counterpart, Gen Nakatani, who said the regional security environment had becoming increasingly severe.
Reporting by Mikhail Flores; Writing by Martin Petty; Editing by John Mair