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Germany's Pistorius pledges cooperation with Manila

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August 4, 2024

Germany and the Philippines have agreed on closer military cooperation. During a visit to Manila, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said freedom of navigation should not depend on a country's economic strength or geographic size.

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