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July 29, 2013

Japan's Abe vows to help Philippines amid China row
Manila (AFP) July 27, 2013
Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe pledged to strengthen the Philippines' maritime defence capabilities on Saturday, while reassuring neighbours about Tokyo's intentions amid growing territorial disputes with regional rival China. "For Japan, the Philippines is a strategic partner with whom we share fundamental values and many strategic interests," Abe told a joint news conference with Philippine president Benigno Aquino after their meeting in Manila. Speaking through an interpreter, Abe said his ... read more

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