France and the Philippines considering defense pact agreement, French envoy says

Key Facts

• • France and the Philippines are set to begin talks next month for a defense pact allowing troop exercises in each other's territories.
• France and the Philippines will begin talks next month on a defense pact that would allow troops from each country to hold exercises in the other’s territory, the French ambassador said Thursday.
• French and Philippine officials will meet in Paris next month for talks on a visiting forces agreement, French Ambassador to the Philippines Marie Fontanel said.
• France and the Philippines will begin talks next month on a defense pact that would allow troops from each country to hold exercises in the other’s territory, the French ambassador said on Thursday.

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