By Chloe Mari A. Hufana, Reporter
MANILA AND HANOI expanded their cooperation in defense, economic and agriculture, and tourism as they upgraded their diplomatic ties to an enhanced strategic partnership, Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. said on Monday.
Mr. Marcos said the elevation, which takes place on the cusp of the 50th year of the two nations’ diplomatic ties, affirms Vietnam’s “unique and enduring position” as the Philippines’ sole strategic partner in Southeast Asia.
Mr. Marcos and Vietnamese President To Lam agreed to renew the 2010 Philippines-Vietnam Memorandum of Agreement on Defense Cooperation to strengthen joint capabilities in maritime security, military education and disaster risk reduction and management.
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