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flag Japan and the Philippines mark 70 years of friendship with strengthened ties in peace, trade, and security.

flag Today marks the 70th anniversary of Japan-Philippines friendship, celebrated with the theme “Weaving the Future Together: Peace, Prosperity, Possibilities,” symbolized by a fusion of Japanese shimenawa and Filipino abaca. flag The two nations have strengthened ties through postwar reconciliation, major infrastructure projects, and recent security cooperation, including the 2025 Reciprocal Access Agreement and defense aid. flag Japan remains the Philippines’ top investor and second-largest trading partner, supporting development and disaster resilience. flag High-level diplomatic visits in 2025–2026 underscore their strategic partnership, aligned with regional stability and the Free and Open Indo-Pacific vision.

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