Trump says he does not mind if Philippines cuts military pact with U.S.


Reuters | Updated: 13-02-2020 01:40 IST | Created: 13-02-2020 01:40 IST
Trump says he does not mind if Philippines cuts military pact with U.S.

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he would not mind if the Philippines ends a military agreement with the United States. Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday announced the termination of a two-decade-old Visiting Forces Agreement with the United States, a move U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper has called "unfortunate." The decision will take effect in 180 days.

Trump added that he has a good relationship with Duterte.

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