Philippines, New Zealand to sign VFA this year

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The Philippines and New Zealand yesterday agreed to enhance military and economic ties, committing to finish a visiting forces pact, elevate their relationship to a comprehensive partnership and boost two-way trade.

resident Ferdinand"Bongbong" Marcos Jr. welcomes New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon during the arrival honors ceremony at Malacañang on Thursday.MANILA, Philippines —

“Both sides committed to the signing of a Mutual Logistics Supporting Arrangement by the end of 2024, and to concluding a Status of Visiting Forces Agreement ,” the two leaders said in a joint statement released after their meeting in Malacañang. “Your support, Mr. Prime Minister, and that of the New Zealand government, strengthens the overarching principles on which our continued march to prosperity and regional security are anchored,” he added.

“The expected visit by New Zealand’s Foreign Minister to the Philippines later in 2024 would be an opportunity to progress discussions on the Comprehensive Partnership further.” Marcos and Luxon also committed to boost people-to-people cooperation to ensure the welfare of Filipino migrant workers, especially nurses.

 

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