RP, Malaysia sign defense agreement

RP, Malaysia sign defense agreement

MANILA (AFP): The Philippines and Malaysia signed here yesterday a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for defense cooperation, officials said.

The agreement, signed by Philippine Defense Secretary Renato de Villa and his Malaysian counterpart, Najib Abdul Razak, calls for the exchange of information and logistics and the holding of joint military exercises between the two countries.

"This framework arrangement represents a milestone in our relations and provides an opening for a new partnership and cooperation on defense matters between our two countries," De Villa said.

Najib likewise welcomed the defense agreement, saying the event heralded a new chapter in Philippine-Malaysian relations.