Marcos' visit to Germany to boost defense ties

PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s visit to Germany from March 11 to 13 is expected to further strengthen defense cooperation between Manila and Berlin in the face of China's assertiveness in the West Philippine Sea, Consul General Maria Yvette «Ivy» Banzon-Abalos of the Philippine Consulate General in Frankfurt said Thursday.

In an interview, Banzon-Abalos said the two countries already have an existing agreement for Germany to enhance the Philippine Coast Guard's capability to secure the country's coastline.

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