Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. PHOTO BY MIKE ALQUINTO

Strengthening Defense Ties: Philippines and Lithuania Collaborate on Cybersecurity

Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. held talks with defense ministers from Lithuania, Canada, and New Zealand at the 21st International Institute for Strategic Studies Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore. Key outcomes included Lithuania’s offer to train the Philippine military on cybersecurity and discussions on enhancing international defense alliances. Canada’s Defense Minister Bill Blair and New Zealand’s Defense Minister Judith Anne Collins emphasized the importance of strategic alliances and regional security. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. addressed the significance of the West Philippine Sea for international trade, and the need for collaborative security measures.

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