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PH, New Zealand to sign visiting forces agreement

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April 29, 2025

The Philippines and New Zealand are set to sign a defense agreement that will allow the two countries' militaries to conduct exercises in each other's territories, New Zealand's Defense Minister Judith Collins said on Monday, April 28.

- By RAYMUND ANTONIO

A statement on the official website of the New Zealand government said that Collins will travel to the Philippines on Monday to sign the Status of Visiting Forces Agreement (SOVFA).

She will be in the country until May 2.

“It formally sets the legal framework for engagement between our respective militaries, better facilitating ongoing cooperation, activities and exercises in each of our territories,” the minister stated.

“The agreement follows a commitment made by Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. during Mr. Luxon’s visit to Manila last year,” she added.

After the signing of the agreement, it will undergo a final ratification process in the Senate.

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