Philippines Says to Sign Troops Pact With Canada

Canada and Philippines will sign a key defense pact to boost combat drills and military ties
Canada and the Philippines, both vocal critics of China’s increasingly aggressive actions in the South China Sea, have concluded negotiations for a key defense pact that will allow their forces to hold large combat exercises and intensify defense cooperation.
Philippines says to sign troops pact with Canada as defence ties deepen
The Philippines and Canada are set to sign a Status of Visiting Forces Agreement (SOVFA) after negotiations aimed at enhancing defence and security cooperation between the two nations, Manila's defence ministry said on Friday.
Canada, Philippines Advance Military Pact Amid China Tensions
The Philippines and Canada have concluded negotiations for a key military agreement, as Manila expands defense partnerships amid tensions with Beijing over the disputed South China Sea.
Philippines set to sign visiting forces deal with Canada
The Philippines and Canada have negotiated a deal for the deployment of troops, Manila said Friday, it what will be once signed the latest security pact in the face of increasingly tense confrontations with China.
Troops pact with Canada on the horizon
The country and Canada are set to sign a Status of Visiting Forces Agreement (Sovfa) after negotiations aimed at enhancing defence and security cooperation between the two nations, Manila's defence ministry said.
PH, Canada set for signing visiting forces deal — DND
The Philippines and Canada have finished their discussions on the proposed Status of Visiting Forces Agreement (SOVFA) and are now set to sign the deal, the Department of National Defense (DND) said Friday.
Philippines to sign visiting forces deal with Canada
The deal will be the latest security pact in the face of the Philippines’ increasingly tense confrontations with China.
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