The Philippines and Australia have signed a new defence cooperation arrangement to streamline joint military activities and strengthen bilateral security ties. Manila says the agreement will reduce bureaucratic hurdles and simplify coordination under the existing Status of Visiting Forces Agreement (SOVFA). #Philippines #Australia #DefenceCooperation #IndoPacific #MilitaryTies #wion About Channel: WION The World is One News examines global issues with in-depth analysis. We provide much more than the news of the day.