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(Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan) Building on that relationship

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going forward, particularly as the Indo-Pacific continues to grow

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not just in its strategic importance but economic importance.

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There are defense cooperation opportunities between our countries.

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There's opportunities to fight terrorism together.

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I look forward to some very productive conversations today.

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(Philippine Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana) Our alliance

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has remained strong despite the complex dynamics of this environment, but, um

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involving all over the world.

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This has made, this has been made possible due to the close

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engagement our countries have maintained throughout the years

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to ensure our alliance remains responsive to the challenges of the 21st century.

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