UPDATE 1-Philippines says to meet U.S. to iron out differences on troop deal
UPDATE 1-Philippines says to meet U.S. to iron out differences on troop deal Reuters 2/8/2021 * VFA underpins all U.S.-Philippines defence pacts * Defence Minister to talk to allies about China law (Adds Philippines defence minister's comments) MANILA, Feb 8 (Reuters) - The Philippines and the United States will meet this month to iron out differences over a Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA), Manila's top diplomat said, amid renewed regional concerns over China's assertive maritime agenda. The Philippines in November suspended for a second time President Rodrigo Duterte's unilateral decision ...