Philippines and Canada Elevate Ties to Strategic Partnership
The Philippines and Canada have elevated their bilateral relations to a strategic partnership to deepen collaboration in critical sectors, including defense and economy. Both nations aim to triple bilateral trade by 2035 and are working towards concluding a free trade agreement.
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