France and Philippines eye a security pact to allow joint ...
Dec 2, 2023 · The Philippines has such an agreement — which provides a legal framework for visits of foreign troops — only with the United States, its longtime treaty ally, and with …
France, PH to intensify defense cooperations thru proposed VFA
Jul 15, 2025 · Negotiations for the France-Philippines Visiting Forces Agreement began in Paris in June 2025. Once finalized, the VFA is expected to reinforce France and the Philippines’ …
Marcos OKs VFA talks between PH and France, says Teodoro ...
Mar 24, 2025 · President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. has approved the start of a negotiation between the Philippines and France to enter into a Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA), according to …
France awaits PH response on submitted first draft of VFA
Feb 23, 2025 · France already submitted the first draft of its military interoperability agreement with PH and is currently awaiting the latter’s response.
Philippines, France start VFA talks in Paris - Philstar.com
Jun 27, 2025 · The Philippines and France have formally started discussing the establishment of a visiting forces agreement that would allow both countries to stage joint military exercises in …
France, Philippines to Begin Negotiating Reciprocal Access ...
Apr 26, 2024 · France, Philippines to Begin Negotiating Reciprocal Access Agreement The two sides say that the pact, first announced late last year, will create a foundation for enhanced …
France, Philippines deepen defense cooperation amid Indo ...
Aug 22, 2024 · France plans to submit the first draft of the agreement to Manila by September 2024, according to Marie Fontanel, French ambassador to the Philippines. The Philippines has …
Philippines, France eye VFA-type agreement; first draft ...
Jul 13, 2024 · Fontanel congratulated the Philippines and Japan for concluding a successful Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA) for a short span of time. She expressed the same …