PH-Malaysia Military Ties Strong Despite EDCA Site Concerns
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PH-Malaysia Military Ties Strong Despite EDCA Site Concerns

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) affirmed strong military ties with Malaysia, despite concerns raised by the Malaysian Prime Minister regarding a US-Philippines Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) site in Palawan. The AFP highlighted the importance of bilateral engagement given their geographic proximity.

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